Pita, Please!

This morning, I happened across a recipe for Pitas. The Carpenter has often mentioned that he likes them, so I spontaneously decided to make some for lunch. I was shockingly pleased with the results! Here is the recipe, from the blog Joy Unspeakable

For pitas:

3 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (I used whole wheat)
1 and 1/3 cups warm water (120-130 degrees)
1 Tablespoon yeast
1/4 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon oil
cornmeal for cookie sheets

- Place 1 cup of flour, 1 cup warm water, the 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and the yeast in a large bowl.

- Stir together and let sit for about 10 minutes or until it bubbles up.

- Add the rest of the pita bread ingredients except flour, and stir well.

- Now add the flour until the dough is easy to handle.

- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until elastic, about 10 minutes.

- Place in a greased bowl and turn to coat all sides. Cover and let rise about one hour or until double.

- Punch dough down, and divide into 6 equal parts.

- Shape into balls, cover with a towel and let rise 30 minutes.

- Sprinkle ungreased cookie sheets with cornmeal.

- Roll each ball into a 1/8-inch thick circle.

- Place on cookie sheets and let rise 30 more minutes.

- Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

- Bake about 10 minutes or until pitas are puffed and light brown.

- Cut each pita in half, then slice lengthwise down the middle to form a pocket.

- Fill with filling.