Magic Puff Pita Bread

1. In a stand mixer (such as a KitchenAid), combine the warm water and sugar; mix in yeast and let the mixture stand for 10 minutes until it is dissolved and creamy. 2. With dough hook attached, mix in 3 cups of flour, oil and salt. Continue to add flour until dough cleans the sides of the bowl but sticks very slightly to the bottom of the bowl. It should be a somewhat stiff dough (not too sticky). 3. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and allow to rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. 4. Divide dough into 16 pieces. 5. On a lightly floured surface, roll each piece into approximately a 7 inch round. 6. Allow to rise for 10-15 minutes while preheating the oven to 500 degrees. 7. Bake on a wire rack in the back of the oven (the pitas puff better if the oven is really hot) for about 3 or 4 minutes or until puffed and lightly golden around the edges. Repeat with the remaining pita rounds. Place them on a plate with a tea towel wrapped around them as they cool (to help them stay pliable). Pitas will collapse and soften slightly, but the pockets will remain.