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Quick Summary: A soft, chewy homemade pita bread that puffs up beautifully in the oven.
Source: Traditional

>> servings: 6
Combine @sponge{120%g} and @water{220%g} in a #large bowl{}. Mix until incorporated.
 
Add @flour{400%g}, @olive oil{36%g}, @granulated sugar{14%g}, and @salt{10%g} to the mixture. 
 
Knead the dough on a floured surface for ~{10%minutes} until smooth and elastic.
 
Place dough in an #bowl{} and let rise for ~rising{1.5%hours} or until doubled in size.
 
Preheat your #oven{} to 475°F (245°C). Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces and roll into circles.
 
Bake each pita on a #baking stone or sheet{} for ~{3%minutes} until puffed and slightly golden.