Pita (Middle East Pocket or Bible Bread)

1 package yeast
1 1/3 cups warm water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 4 cups flour

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Stir in oil, sugar and salt. Stir in about 2 cups of the flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in remaining flour until easy to handle. Knead 10 minutes. Cover and let rise in a greased bowl until double (about 1 hour).

Punch down. Divide into 6 equal parts, and shape into balls. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Roll into 6- to 7-inch circles 1/8-inch thick. Place 2 circles in opposite corners of each of 3 ungreased cookie sheets. Cover. Let rise for 30 minutes. Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees F until puffed and brown.