PITA POCKETS

By Vanetta

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

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F and grease 2 baking sheets. Stir together flour and yeast. In a saucepan heat water, oil, sugar, and salt until warm (about 120°F to 130°F). Add the liquid to the flour mixture and beat until smooth, about 3 minutes. 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. 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.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from baking sheet to cool. Makes 16 pita pockets.