Traditional Pita Breads

Ingredients (5)

• + 1 package active dry yeast add to pantry
• ✓ 1 ¼ cups warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
• ✓ 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or as needed - divided
• + 1 ½ teaspoons salt add to pantry
• + ¼ cup vegetable shortening add to pantry