Pita Bread

5-6 c. flour*
1 package dry yeast
2 c. water
2 T sugar
2 t salt

Stir together 2 cups flour and yeast. Heat water, sugar and salt over low heat only until warm, stirring to blend. Add liquid indredients to flour mixture and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes on medium speed of electric mixer or 300 strokes by hand. Add 1 cup flour and beat 1 minute on medium speed or 150 strokes by hand. Stir in more flour to make moderately stiff dough.

Turn onto lighly floured surface and knead until smooth and satiny, about 18-20 minutes. Divide into 18 portions. Roll each to 3-inch circle. Place on lightly greased baking shceet and let rise in warm place (80-85 degrees) until coubled, about 45 minutes.

Bake on middle shelf of preheated 500 degree oven, 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Split and insert favorite sandwich filling or, if desired cut in wedges.

*Spoon flour into dry measuring cup. Do not scoop.

If self-rising flour is used, omit salt.