Homemade Pita Pockets

ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 (1/4-ounce) packages active dry yeast or 5 teaspoons
2 cups water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups all-purpose flour

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and grease 2 baking sheets.
2. Stir together flour and yeast.
3. In a saucepan heat water, oil, sugar, and salt until warm (about 120°F to 130°F/ 50°C to 55°C). Add the liquid to the flour mixture and beat until smooth, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the rest of the flour to make a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth, about 10 minutes. Cover, and let rest for 30 minutes.
5. Roll into a log and cut into about 16 pieces, roll each piece into a 5-inch circle. Place on baking sheets and let rise in a warm place about 30 to 45 minutes.
6. Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from baking sheet to cool.
7. Store in plastic bag until ready to fill with your favorites.

Makes 16 pita pockets.