Carol's Easy Pita Bread

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons quick-rising yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups hot water (but not boiling)
• 1-1 1/2 cup flour

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first four ingredients in a large bowl.

2. 2

   Beat well about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Then mix in the remaining flour, using just enough to make a soft, sticky dough.

4. 4

   Turn out on floured board and continue to knead for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Divide into 8 balls.

6. 6

   Roll out each one to about 1/4 inch thick and 6 inches in diameter.

7. 7

   Place on very lightly greased cookie sheet sprinkled with cornmeal (although cornmeal is really not necessary if you don't have it).

8. 8

   Let rise in warm place for 25-35 minutes .

9. 9

   Bake at 450 for 4 min, and then turn over for 4 more minutes or until lightly browned.

10. 10

    Wrap immediately in a dishtowel for 3 or 4 minutes.