Pita bread

Step 1

Combine yeast and sugar in a small bowl. Add warm water. Whisk to dissolve yeast. Cover. Stand in a warm place for 10 minutes or until frothy.

Step 2

Sift flour and salt into a large bowl. Add yeast mixture and oil. Stir with a butter knife until a rough dough forms. Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead for 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

Step 3

Place dough in a large lightly oiled bowl. Cover. Stand in a warm place for 1 hour 30 minutes or until doubled in size.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 230°C/210°C fan-forced. Punch down dough. Turn out onto a floured surface. Divide into 4 portions. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out 1 portion into a 16cm round.

Step 5

Place a baking tray or pizza stone in oven for 10 minutes or until hot. Place 1 dough round on hot tray. Bake for 3 minutes or until golden and puffed like a balloon. Remove from oven. Wrap in a clean tea towel to keep warm (see notes). Repeat with remaining dough. Serve with Greek salad (see notes).