RUTH'S BREAD & BREAKFAST

(Submitted by Ruth Burbage)

Ruth writes: "I had a wonderful time this morning making Pita Bread. None of the recipes I found really gave too much information so I combined common sense, instructions and ingredients from about 3 recipes. The result was wonderful! I was tired of the local store not always having them, as well as hating to pay $1.49 to $1.69 for 6. Here's how I did it."

INGREDIENTS FOR THE PITA BREAD

1-1/3 cup water

2-2/3 tablespoon olive oil

1-1/3 tablespoon sugar

1-1/3 teaspoon salt

3-1/3 cup bread flour*

2-1/2 teaspoon yeast

2 garlic cloves, minced (next time I'll use more)

Put water, oil, sugar, salt & garlic in glass measuring cup, warm in Microwave to 110-120°. My machine calls for putting the yeast in first, then flour and last, liquid. Do yours following the machine instructions. Choose manual and go watch TV or something. Take out and place on floured surface. Divide into 12 pieces. Flatten and roll about a 5 or 6-inch circle (my circles weren't as round as the "boughten" ones). They should be 1/8 to 1/4-inch thickness. (Not too thin or they'll be like crackers!) Place on baking sheets or a baking stone if you have one that has been lightly sprayed with Pam (or similar product). Cover with a damp towel and let rest 20-25 minutes. Bake in a preheated 500° F oven for 5-8 minutes. Watch carefully because they will burn easily. My oven took 6 minutes to be just perfect. They will also look like a blowfish if you know what that is. Now the trick ~ after baking and while still hot, wrap them in a damp towel and place in paper or plastic grocery bags for 15 minutes. This makes them supple. Remove, cool completely on wire racks. These may be frozen in zip-type freezer bags and removed a few at a time as needed.
*You could substitute 1-c. wheat flour if desired. Now I can make my favorite hand-held breakfast for one (or more, as needed).

INGREDIENTS FOR PITA SCRAMBLE SANDWICH
Per person, use:

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 tablespoon chopped onion
2 tablespoon chopped green pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten with 1 tsp. cold water
Meat of your choice (I like chopped smoked sausage, regular cooked and crumbled sausage, or cooked and crumbled bacon. You could use chopped turkey, chicken, ham, or let your imagination run wild!)

Melt the butter, saute the onion and green pepper a few minutes till tender, add meat, beaten egg, salt and pepper. Cook and scramble till done to your liking. Warm, or toast, Pita bread halves. Fill with mixture. You could add a little Salsa, Taco Sauce, jelly, ketchup or again whatever you like.

About Ruth: Ruth has published two cookbooks. The first is HAPPY COOKING With Friends & Family. She graciously sent me a copy and it is wonderful, with over 700 recipes. Her newest book is Now You're Cooking with Ruth's Ramblings, which is also the title of her monthly newsletter. If you are interested in purchasing a book, feel free to email her at ruthhappycook@msn.com. She will tell you all about it.

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