Notes — Keep measurements very exact. Pitas freeze very well and are great in huge batches. Takes forever to knead, but the more you knead the better it gets. (1400 kcal/recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 pkg yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1 cup lukewarm water
• 3 cups flour
• 1 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water, let sit for 10-15 min until the mix gets frothy.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl
3. Slowly add 1 cup lukewarm water, slowly stir until the mix is elastic
4. Place dough on floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes until it is not sticky and is smooth and elastic. (More kneading will make more chewy pitas).
5. Coat a large bowl with vegetable oil and place dough inside. Roll to coat dough in the oil.
6. Set in a warm place (at least room temp) for 3 hours
7. Roll our dough into a rope, pinch or cut 10-20 small pieces off.
8. Let pieces sit for 10 more min.
9. Preheat cooking stone or metal pan in oven to 500ºF.
10. Roll out each piece into 5-6 inch sheets.
11. Toss sheets in oven for 4 min on each side. Let cool before opening, they are steamy and very hot inside.
12. Once cooled, cut the pockets open.