Pita bread * -------------------------------------------------
Medium mixing bowl * -------------------------------------------------
1 cup warm water (110 to 115 degrees) * -------------------------------------------------
1 tsp. granulated sugar * -------------------------------------------------
Two packages active dry yeast * -------------------------------------------------
6 cups flour * -------------------------------------------------
Large mixing bowl * -------------------------------------------------
2 tsp. Kosher salt * -------------------------------------------------
1/3 cup olive oil * -------------------------------------------------
1 cup warm water * -------------------------------------------------
Breadboard (optional) * -------------------------------------------------
Dish towels * -------------------------------------------------
Rolling pin * -------------------------------------------------
Baking sheets
Instructions
* 1Pour 1 cup warm water into a mixing bowl. Add 1 tsp. granulated sugar. Stir to combine. * 2Open two packages of active dry yeast and sprinkle them on top of the sugar water. Allow the mixture to sit for approximately 15 minutes or until it becomes frothy. * 3Measure 6 cups flour into a large mixing bowl, and stir in 2 tsp. kosher salt. Make a small well in the center of the flour with your hands. Pour in 1/3 cup olive oil, the yeast and water mixture, and 1 more cup of warm water. * 4Stir the ingredients together until a crumbly consistency is achieved. Then knead the shawarma bread dough with your hands until it sticks together and can be removed from the bowl in one piece. * 5Turn the dough out onto a floured counter or breadboard. Knead with your hands until it is smooth and pliable, approximately five minutes. Shape the dough into a round ball. Rub a few drops of olive