Pita Pockets

Directions

1. 1
   Stir sugar into warm water.
2. 2
   Sprinkle yeast over top and allow to proof for 10 minute.
3. 3
   Stir in olive oil, 2 cups flour and salt.
4. 4
   Add remaining flour and knead until soft, pliable and barely sticky (add a bit more flour if needed).
5. 5
   Let rise for 1 hour covered, in a warm area.
6. 6
   On a lightly floured surface roll dough into a 12 inch rope.
7. 7
   Cut into 8 pieces.
8. 8
   Roll each piece into a ball (It is important to do this.
9. 9
   One of the first times I didnt roll the balls because I didnt see the point, and none of them turned out.
10. 10
    I dont know why but it just works this way) and place under a damp towel.
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    Taking one piece at a time, roll into a 7 inch circle (do not make it any larger because if the dough is too thin the pita will not puff in the centre).
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    Place back under the damp towel making sure the surface is dusted with flour so it does not stick.
13. 13
    Repeat with remaining dough.
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    Allow to rise for 30 minutes until slightly puffed.
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    Meanwhile preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
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    Put 1 or 2 pitas onto a wire cooling rack and place it directly on the oven rack (you can place the dough directly on the oven rack if you feel it is clean enough).
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    Bake for 4- 5 minutes until puffed in the centre and just starting to brown on the sides.
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    Remove and place back under the damp towel to cool and soften.
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    Repeat with remaining pitas.
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    Once cool put in a plastic bag and refrigerate for a couple days or freeze for 1-2 months.
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    To serve: Cut in half and fill as desired.