Combine yeast, water and sugar in a warmed bowl. Allow
to proof 5 mins. Add salt, olive oil and 1 cup flour and
stir with dough hook on a standing mixer (or by hand)
add 1.5 cups additional flour ( a little more if needed) and stir with
dough hook or by hand until dough forms a ball and comes away from sides of
bowl. Continue to knead 5 mins more. Let dough rest for 20 mins, covered
Cut dough into 8 pieces and roll each into a ball. Cover dough with towel
Preheat oven to 500 F, working with one piece at a time roll
each piece of dough out into a very thin circle (1/8" thick) Place on a piece of foil
and place in oven on center rack, bake 5-8 mins or until puffed and browned. Remove
from oven and wrap loosly in foil, repeat until all pitas are made.