Monday, December 8, 2008

Pita Crisps

Makes: 48

Ingredients:

2 large pita breads
4 ounces (125 g) butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Split pita bread in half horizontally.
2. Soften butter for 20-30 seconds on HIGH
3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
4. Stir garlic, basil and Parmesan cheese into butter.
5. Spread butter mixture evenly over 4 slices of pita bread.
6. Cut each pita bread into 12 wedges.
7. Place onto greased pizza trays.
8. Place 1 tray on turntable and 1 tray on High Rack. Cook for 7-8 minutes on CONVECTION. Repeat until all pita crisps are cooked.
9. Allow to cool on a wire rack.
10. Serve with drinks or as nibbles.

Variations:

1. Substitute 1 teaspoon chili powder and 2 tablespoon fresh parsley for garlic and basil.
2. Delete garlic and basil. Spread pita bread with butter and Vegemite. Sprinkle with cheese.

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