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 Simple Yeast Dough

A simple and basic yeast dough that may be used for bread, pizza, Chelsea buns or flavoured dough balls.

Ingredients

To produce take 500g of strong white flour, 300ml of warm water, 1tbs of fresh yeast, 1tsp of castor sugar, 2tsp of salt, and 4tsp of virgin olive oil.

 Method

Sieve the flour and salt together. If you are fortunate enough to have a mixer, just add all of the ingredients together and mix, using the dough hook, until a firm and even dough is formed. Cover with clingfilm or a clean damp cloth and allow to rest before use. Otherwise place the flour and salt into a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Sprinkle the fresh yeast over the flour. Dissolve the sugar in the warm water, then add the olive oil. Pour into the well. Use a fork to bring the flour from the edges into the liquid. Mix until the flour and liquid is mixed together. With floured hands turn the mixture onto a floured work surface, kneading until a smooth springy dough is formed. Dust with flour and place into a large bowl. Cover with clingfilm or a clean damp cloth. Allow to rest in a warm place for about an hour, until the dough has doubled in size. When the dough has risen place it onto a floured surface and knead it again, knocking out the air. Use immediately as required, or keep covered in a fridge for a day or so.