Method

1. Mix the yeast and salt with warm water and set it aside for 10 minutes for the yeast to activate.

2. Mix through the bread flour and oil until it forms a ball of dough.

3. Kneed the dough to create a soft smooth ball that bounces back when lightly pressed.

4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with cling film. Put it in a warm place for about an hour – hour and a half, until the dough has doubled in size.

5. Pre-heat the oven to 250c.

6. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a long oval.

7. Place the pitas (4 at a time) on a heated tray and bake in the oven for 5 minutes.