Pita Bread

• 4 cups all-purpose flour or 4 cups whole wheat flour
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 (1/2 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
• 12 cup warm water
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 14 cups warm water (110 degrees)

1. In a two cup measuring cup, combine 1/2 cup water, yeast, and 2 teaspoons of sugar; let rest 10 minutes until foamy.
2. In the bowl, mix together flour, salt, olive oil until combined.
3. Make a well in the center of the mixture.
4. Add the yeast mixture and 1 1/4 cups lukewarm water and mix until combined.
5. Turned out on a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
6. About 10 minutes.
7. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
8. Tear off handfuls of dough, about the size of a small orange.
9. Roll into 12 equal sized balls, and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
10. Cover with a towel, and allow to rise, about 30 minutes.
11. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the balls intro circles about 1/4 inch thick.
12. Heat skillet to high heat and cook the pitas about 2-3 minutes on each side.
13. Keep warm in a kitchen towel.

allpurpose, salt, extra virgin olive oil, active dry yeast, water, sugar, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pita-bread-475685 (may not work)