Ingredients

• 3 - heaped cups plain flour.
• 1 tsp - castor sugar.
• 2 cups or less - tepid water.
• 2 tbsp - olive oil.
• 1 packet - active dried yeast.

How to Make Pita Bread

• Mix sugar and water. Sprinkle yeast over it.
• Cover and keep for 7-9 mins.
• Sieve flour to loosen.
• Add yeast solution to sieved flour. Knead to a soft lump.
• Transfer onto a floured working surface.
• Knead until smooth and elastic.
• Either knead by hand or in a food processor.
• Place dough into a lightly dusted bowl.
• Cover with a moist cloth or cling film.
• Slip bowl into a clean polythene bag, twist mouth, keep aside.
• Allow dough to rise for 45 mins or till double in size.
• Punch to exude air, divide dough into 10-12 portions.
• Roll each portion into a thick round.
• Keep aside covered with a plastic sheet or moist cloth for 20 mins.
• Grease a large baking sheet or more than one as required.
• Preheat oven to 200C, brush breads with water or milk.
• Bake at 180-190 C for 9-10 mins till light golden.
• It is done when it feels light and hollow from inside.
• Cool on racks or serve warm as required.