Pita Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In a warm mixer bowl, combine 2 c. flour, yeast, sugar, salt and water.
2. 2
   Blend until moistened, then beat by hand for 3 minutes. Stir in 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 c. flour to make firm dough.
3. 3
   Knead on floured board until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Cover dough with plastic wrap and towel.
5. 5
   Let rise for 20 minutes.
6. 6
   Punch down dough.
7. 7
   Divide into 12 equal parts.
8. 8
   Shape each part into a smooth ball and place on floured board leaving space between each ball.
9. 9
   Cover and let rise 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 500°.
11. 11
    Roll each ball into a 6 inch circle.
12. 12
    Place 3 circles at a time on a cookie sheet and bake 3 to 4 minutes.
13. 13
    (They do not burn.)
14. 14
    Cool on racks.