Mignons Pita Bread Pocket Bread Recipes

PITA POCKET BREAD (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Place the above ingredients into the bread machine according to owner's manual specifications (mine does wet ingredients first).
• Program for DOUGH or MANUAL.
• After the program is completed, divide dough into 10 equal pieces; shape each into a smooth ball; place five on each baking sheet.
• Let rise for 20 minutes while oven preheats to 500; flatten puffy balls gently into a 6-inch disk.
• Bake for five minutes (tops will be puffed and beginning to brown).
• Cut each circle in half to form two pockets.
• Fill with your favorite sandwich fixin's: ham, turkey, chicken salad, lettuce, sprouts, cheese and grapes.
• TRADITIONAL BREAD-MAKING: In a mixing bowl, mix water, sugar and yeast; allow to foam for 3-5 minutes; add oil and salt, mixing well; mix white & wholewheat flours together in a separate bowl, then add to liquids, mixing until well-blended. Place dough-ball in a well-greased bowl, allow to rise in a warm spot until doubled in volume. Continue from Step #3 above.

POCKET BREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes.
• In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture with the 3 cups flour and the salt. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and supple, about 10 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 2 hours. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Divide the dough into sixteen equal pieces and form into rounds. Roll rounds into square loaves 1/4 inch thick. Place the on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 4 to 5 minutes, until loaves puff in the middle. Let cool on a wire rack.

MIGNON'S PITA BREAD / POCKET BREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl throughly mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
• Gradually add the water and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
• Add 1 cup flour and beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
• Stir in enough flour to make soft dough.
• Knead the dough on high for 8 minutes.
• Place in a greased bowl, turn and raise for an hour.
• Punch the dough down and put on a flour covered board and rest for 30 minutes.
• Divide into 8 pieces. Roll each one into a 6 inch circle.
• Bake for 5 minutes in a 450-500°F oven on lowest shelf.
• Broil for 1-2 minutes on the top shelf until desired brown on top.
• Cut them while they are still hot - either into a pocket or in half.