In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
Add the warmed buttermilk or sour milk to the flour mixture and mix with a fork.
Gather the mixture to form a soft dough.
Leave to rest for about 10 to 20 minutes ( SEE NOTE 2 )
On a lightly floured board, roll out the dough to about ¼ inch / ½ cm thick.
Place one pita at a time on a non stick or cast iron pan. Cook on medium heat for about 1 ½ minutes on each side. When cooked, The pita will puff up to a thickness of about 1 cm ( SEE NOTE 3 )
After it cooks and when you remove it from the pan, remember that it is not going to be soft immediately. To soften it place the hot pita bread under a clean kitchen towel and cover it, the steam will soften them and they will be flexible.
To serve with a filling slice each pita in half through the center. With a very sharp knife, slit open the center of the pita and fill with veggies, spreads or meat of your choice.