| Directions: | Directions:1. Dissolve yeast and sugar in water and add 2 cups flour and let stand for at least 10 min to give the
 yeast time to get going.  (If you want to start and
 then finish later in the day.)
 2. Add the salt, oil, spinach, garlic and enough of the
 rest of the flour to make a dough that is a bit stiff,
 that can be easily kneaded by hand. Mix and
 knead by hand (10 min), mixer (7 min) or bread
 machine set on the dough cycle, until it is smooth.
 Let it rest for 5 min. to relax the gluten and make it
 easier to shape. Place dough in a  greased bowl
 and turn so that the top has a thin film of grease.
 Let rise until double in size.
 3. Knock dough down and knead out any stray
 bubbles. Cut dough into 8 pieces, flatten each
 piece and roll into a 7" circle. Set aside to rest for
 at least 15 min.
 4. Pre-heat oven to 500º. Sprinkle baking sheet or
 stone with cornmeal or cover with parchment
 paper. Pre-heat stone or pan for 2 min. on the floor
 of the oven, or if this is not possible on the lowest
 rack. Transfer 2-3 pitas onto the pan. Close the
 door and keep it shut for 2 min. Don't peek or the
 pocket might not form.
 5. After 1 min, place the sheet on a higher rack and
 bake for another 5-6 min, until the pitas have blown
 up into balloons and are lightly browned.
 6. Immediately remove from pan to wire rack to cool.
 They will deflate while cooling. When completely
 cooled you can press more air out.
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