INGREDIENTS

• 2 teaspoons dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method:

• Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup warm water. Sift together the flour and salt. Add to the yeast and water mixture. Work the mixture into a dough and knead for several minutes. Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 3 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll into balls. With hands or a rolling pin, pat and press each ball of dough into a 5-inch circle about 1/2 inch thick. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the pitas are light golden brown.

Yields: 8 pitas.