Saudi Arabian Pita Bread

Description
This recipe is for 12 rounds.

Ingredients

 * 1	pkt	Active dry yeast
 * 3 3/4	cup	Flour
 * 1/4	cup	Shortening
 * 1 1/2	tsp	Salt
 * 1 1/4	cup	Warm water

Directions

 * 1) In large mixer bowl soften yeast in warm water.
 * 2) Add 2 cups flour, shortening and salt.
 * 3) Beat at low speed of electric mixer for 1/2 minute, scraping bowl.
 * 4) Beat 3 minutes at high speed.
 * 5) Stir in as much remaining flour as you can mix in with a spoon.
 * 6) Turn onto lightly floured work surface.
 * 7) Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smoooth and elastic.(5 minutes)
 * 8) Cover, let rest in a warm place about 15 minutes.
 * 9) Divide into 12 equal partions.
 * 10) Roll each between floured hands into a very smooth ball.
 * 11) Cover with a damp cloth, let rest 10 minutes.
 * 12) Using fingers, gently flatten balls.
 * 13) Cover, let rest 10 minutes.(keep dough pieces covered until ready to use.)
 * 14) On well floured surface lightly roll one piece of dough at a time into a circle 7 inches in diameter, turning dough over once.
 * 15) Do not stretch,puncture or crease dough(Work with enough flour so dough does not stick).
 * 16) Place on baking sheet. Bake rounds, 2 at a time, in a 450 F oven about 3 minutes or until dough is puffed and softly set.
 * 17) Turn over with a spatula, bake about 2 more mintes, or until dough is light brown.
 * 18) Repeat with remaining dough, baking one batch before rolling the next batch.
 * 19) To serve, slice bread crosswise, fill pocket with desired filling Makes 12 rounds.