Ingredients

15 oz 00 (strong bakers) flour or plain flour (I use King Arthurs Unbleached Bread Flour)

1 tablespoon dry yeast

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

9 fl oz lukewarm water

Preparation

  1. Place flour into a large mixing bowl and make a well in the center.
  2. Add yeast, sugar, salt, olive oil and water and stir until combined.
  3. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-10 minutes or until a smooth ball forms.
  4. Place dough ball into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap or clean cloth. Set aside in a warm drought free place for 30 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
  5. Turn dough out on a floured surface and knock back (punch) the dough to remove excess air, lightly knead.
  6. Divide dough as required.