Pita Bread

Directions

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   In large mixing bowl, soften yeast in warm water. Add 2 c of flour, the shortening and salt. Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping sides of bowl. Beat 3 minutes at high speed. Stir in as much of the remaining flour as you can mix with a spoon. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to form a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total). Cover; let rest in warm place for 15 minutes. Divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each between floured hands into very smooth balls.Cover with plastic wrap or damp cloth; let rest 10 minutes. Using fingers, gently flatten balls, without creasing dough. Cover let rest 10 minutes. (Keep dough pieces covered until ready to use. On well floured surface, lightly roll one piece of dough at a time into 7 inch round, turning dough over once. Do not stretch, puncture or crease dough. Work with enough flour that so dough does not stick. Place on baking sheet.