Whole-Wheat Pitas

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water in large bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Weigh or lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.
3. 3
   Add bread flour, 3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) whole-wheat flour, yogurt, oil, and salt to the yeast mixture; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth.
4. 4
   Turn the dough onto a floured surface.
5. 5
   Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes); add enough of remaining whole-wheat flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands.
6. 6
   Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
7. 7
   Cover an let rise for 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
8. 8
   Position the oven rack on lowest shelf.
9. 9
   Preheat the oven to 500.
10. 10
    Divide dough into 8 portions.
11. 11
    Working with one portion at a time, gently roll each into a 5-1/2 inch circle.
12. 12
    Place 4 dough circles on each of 2 baking sheets heavily coated with cooking spray.
13. 13
    Bake, 1 sheet at a time, at 500 for 8 minutes or until puffed and browned.
14. 14
    Cool on a wire rack.