Ingredients: 1 tablespoon dry yeast 1/2 tablespoon of sugar for the yeast 3 cups of all purpose flour 1 teaspoon of salt 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
Directions:
1. You will need to activate the yeast separately. Mix 1 tablespoon of dry yeast with 1 teaspoon of sugar in a small bowl, mix it and leave it to activate for about 5 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar then pour in the yeast mixture.
3. Add warm water bit by bit whilst forming a dough. You will only need enough to form a ball. The dough should not be sticky or too dry. (If it is too sticky just add a bit of flour.)
The kneed the dough:
1. Place the dough on a clean kitchen counter and start kneeding it. Refer to the video to see the kneeding technique. You will need to use the palm of your hand, the movements will need to be fast and energetic. (Do this until the dough has become soft and elastic, normally about 5 minutes.)
2. Cut the dough using your hands into 4 equal dough balls and kneed them all one by one for about 5 minutes.
3. Place them in a tray and cover for about 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle flour on the counter then flatten it with the palm of your hands. 1/4 inch thickness.
4. Place on a baking pan and leave it to rest for 1-2 hours until the dough has risen more.
Then bake:
1. Poke the dough with a knife in about 4-5 places.
2. Cook on 400F degrees for about 20 minutes. You will need to turn them over. Dough isn’t always easy to get right, you may need to try a few times until you perfect it but I hope this recipe will be easy to follow.
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