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Saturday, February 28, 2015

Easy Pita Turkey Tacos

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

  • 5 cups bread flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons fast rise yeast
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • frozen peas, to taste (i use 1.5 handfuls per pound of turkey)
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 lime

Recipe

  • 1 for pitas.
  • 2 in a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, and salt.
  • 3 in a separate bowl, combine the olive oil and water, then add half of the flour mixture (2.5 cups).
  • 4 stir in one direction until the dough is stiff.
  • 5 knead in the remaining flour.
  • 6 place the dough in a clean bowl, cover it with a dishtowel, and leave it in a warm place for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  • 7 knead the dough for about 10 minutes or so, until it is smooth.
  • 8 place a little oil in the bowl, return the dough to it, cover it again, and let it rise for about 1 hour.
  • 9 divide the dough into 12 equal balls. roll out each ball into an 8 inch round that is about 1/4 inch thick.
  • 10 heat a skillet to medium-high heat.
  • 11 lay one of the breads onto the skillet for 15-20 seconds, then flip it over and cook the other side for a minute or until large bubbles form. flip it again. it will poof up like a little edible pillow.
  • 12 use a clean towel to press lightly on where the bubbles have formed. cook for a total of 3 minutes, then remove from the skillet.
  • 13 repeat till all the dough is cooked, keeping the cooked breads in a clean dishtowel until ready to use.
  • 14 to store: allow bread to cool thoroughly and place in an airtight container. will keep for at least a week.
  • 15 turkey filling.
  • 16 prepare turkey according to taco seasoning package directions.
  • 17 a few minutes before turkey is done, add frozen peas and toss to combine.
  • 18 serve with plenty of cilantro and lime on the side.

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