How do you soften a pita?

Chef's answer
Here's how to soften pitas: Place 2 pitas together on a paper plate. Wrap the pitas and plate in moistened paper towels. Microwave 1 minute on high. Turn pitas over, rewrap and microwave for 40 seconds.
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They should be 1/8 inch thick, which is very thin, but not paper-thin (see above photos). By the time you are done rolling the last disc, the first one will be ready to bake.
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