Pita Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 package yeast
- 1 1/3 cups warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
Directions:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in oil, sugar and salt, then stir in 2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour until the dough is easy to handle. Knead for 10 minutes. Cover and let rise in a greased bowl until double in size � about 1 hour.
- Punch down. Separate into 6 equal parts. Shape into balls. Cover; let rise 30 minutes.
- Roll each ball into a 6- or 7-inch circle 1/8-inch thick. Place 2 circles in opposite corners of each of 3 ungreased cookie sheets. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees F until puffed and brown.