I can't explain why it never occurred to me to make my own pita chips. We've made the pita bread many times and someone mentioned that they make their own. Well, I can't leave that alone! So we'll try several variations this weekend and post the the winner. In the meantime, check out this simple recipe. Even better check out the gyros on our blog as well.

Pita bread: super super simple

1 package quick rise yeast
1/2 cup warm water
3 - 3 1/2 cups flour  - a little extra for your hands
1 1/4 t salt
1 t sugar
1 cup lukewarm water

Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Let sit in a warm area  for 10-15 minutes until the water is frothy. Combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and put the yeast water into the depression. Slowly add 1 cup of warm water, and stir with a fork until elastic. Place dough on a floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes. Add more flour as needed so the dough is no longer sticky and is smooth and elastic. Coat a large boil with olive oil and place the dough in the bowl. Turn upside down so all the dough is coated. Cover and allow to sit in a warm place until doubled in size...about a 1 hour.
Once doubled turn onto a floured surface and knead slightly. Roll into a rope and divide into 10-12 small pieces. Cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Preheat your oven and baking sheet to 500 degrees.

Roll our each piece with a rolling pin until they are about 6-8 inches (whatever size you like) keep them about 1/4 inch thick or thicker depending on how you like it. Bake each one about 2 minutes and then flip for another 2 minutes. Remove each pita and allow to cool. You can cut them in half and slice the center open and use them as pockets as well...they work great.