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Dissolve the yeast in 1 cup warm water.
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Sift together the flour and salt and mix the yeast and water.
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Work the mixture into a dough and knead for several minutes.
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Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 3 hours.
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Preheat oven to 350°.
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Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and roll into balls.
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With either your hand or a rolling pin, pat and press each ball of dough into a 5-inch circle about 1/2-inch thick.
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Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the pita are light golden brown.