Pita Bread

 

•1 1/3 cups warm water

•1 teaspoon sugar

•1 teaspoon salt

•1 tablespoon yeast

•3 1/2 cups of flour

 

1.Stir together water, sugar, salt, yeast and add 2 cups of the flour.

2.Add the rest of the flour as needed and knead for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

3.Divide dough into 6 or 8 pieces, (depending on the size you want) roll each piece into a ball and on a lightly floured surface flatten with a rolling pin,  approx 1/4 inch thick. Try to keep them rolled as evenly as possible.

4.Let them rest on the floured surface for 25 minutes till they are slightly puffed.

5.With a spatula, flip the disks of dough upside down on a parchment lined baking sheet.

6.Bake in 425º oven for 12 minutes or until golden in color.

7.Extras can be stored in the freezer for a few weeks.