Pita Bread(Khubaz)

Instructions

1. Dissolve yeast in water. Let stand for 5 mins.
2. Stir in salt and mix in 3 c. flour to form a rough sticky dough.
3. Turn dough onto floured board and knead until smooth and elastic, adding flour if necessary.
4. Divide dough into 8 equal parts and shape each into smooth ball.
5. Flatten each slightly and roll into 5 inch circle.
6. Put rounds on baking sheets, cover with cloth and let rise 45-60 mins. or until lightly puffed.
7. Preheat oven to 450° and bake rounds 8-10 mins. or until lightly browned.
8. They will puff up while baking.
9. While still warm, put in plastic bag, leaving one end open.
10. Keeps bread moist and pliable.
11. Makes 8 loaves.