Khubz (Arabic flatbread)

 Makes 12 pitas

Ingredients

1 ¼ cups warm water
1 (1/4 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ tablespoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tablespoons vegetable oil


Instructions

In a large bowl, scatter the yeast over the warm water and stir until dissolved.

Add the salt.

While kneading constantly, gradually add 3 cups of flour and 1 tablespoons of oil until the dough is smooth and elastic. Continue to add more flour if the dough stillsticks to your hands.

Put the dough into a large, greased bowl and turn dough to grease all sides of it.

Cover with a dry tea towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1½ hours.

Preheat oven to 375-degrees F.

Punch dough down gently.

Divide the dough into 12 equal portions and shape them each into smooth balls.

Place on a floured surface and dust tops lightly with flour. Cover with a dry tea towel.

Let rest undisturbed 15 minutes more.

Roll out each ball into a 6-inch diameter circle.

Place on greased baking sheets.

Bake in 375-degree F oven for 10-12 minutes or until the bread puffs. Do not leave baking unattended.