Mignon's Pita Bread / Pocket Bread

A pocket bread from our family pocket pal, Mignon.

• Ready In: 1 hr 37 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 5 -6  cups unsifted flour
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄4 ounces dry yeast
• 2  cups water, very warm

Directions

1. In a large bowl throughly mix 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast.
2. Gradually add the water and beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
3. Add 1 cup flour and beat on high speed for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in enough flour to make soft dough.
5. Knead the dough on high for 8 minutes.
6. Place in a greased bowl, turn and raise for an hour.
7. Punch the dough down and put on a flour covered board and rest for 30 minutes.
8. Divide into 8 pieces. Roll each one into a 6 inch circle.
9. Bake for 5 minutes in a 450-500°F oven on lowest shelf.
10. Broil for 1-2 minutes on the top shelf until desired brown on top.
11. Cut them while they are still hot - either into a pocket or in half.