Pita Bread

Mmmmm...

Ingredients

3 cups flour (more for kneading) (375 g.)
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 T. sugar
1 packet instant yeast
1 1/2 cups water, slightly warm
2 tbsp. olive oil

Directions

1. Proof the yeast in the water

2. Mix flour, salt, and sugar

3. Add the olive oil and the yeast and water to the flour mixture; blend until dough forms (too wet, add more flour, too dry, add more water)

4. Knead for 10 minutes

5. Place ball of dough into a lightly greased bowl, cover and let rise for about 90 minutes

6. Roll the dough out into a long rope and divide into 8 pieces

7. Roll each piece into a ball and cover with a damp cloth; let sit for 20 minutes

8. Roll out each piece into a 6x6 inch disc; place on parchment paper or a lightly greased baking sheet and allow to rise, uncovered, for about 30-40 minutes

9. Place an upside-down baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450 degrees (make sure the baking sheet gets really hot!)

10. Place the pita (on the parchment paper) onto the preheated baking sheet and cook for about 3 minutes; you'll notice when it's ready because the dough gets really puffy!

11. You can stop here if you intend to eat it later; otherwise, cook slightly longer until it's crispy and maybe turn it over for a minute or two.