Homemade Pita Bread

Steps

1. In a large bowl combine 2 cups of flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well and add the warm water and olive oil.

2. Slowly stir in the remaining 2 cups of flour until the dough becomes firm and not sticky.

3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap, then a towel letting it rise for 20 minutes.

4. Punch down the dough and divide into two equal parts, divide each half into six pieces for a total of 12.

5. Shape each piece into a smooth ball, cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

6. Preheat oven to 500°F. On a floured surface roll each ball into a 7 inch circle.

7. Place 4 circles onto a cooling rack or a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes. The dough will puff up creating a pocket in the middle and brown on the edges.