Basic Bread Dough

This recipe was passed down to me from my older sister Maha. It's one of the easiest bread dough recipes I have come across and use it all the time. I decided to make it today for some pizza!

First mix 2 cups warm water wiith 2 tbsp sugar. Then add in packet of dry yeast

Once the yeast is activated add the oil, egg and salt

Mix it gently

Add in flour gradually until it is all incorporated. Depending on the brand of flour, use your judgement to decide if more or possibly less flour is required.

Knead till all flour leaves the edges of the bowl and dough is smooth

Grease a clean bowl with a bit of oil. Place dough in center of bowl and knead it a few times more to incorporate some of the oil in the dough to prevent crusting. 

Cover the dough with a plastic bag and place in a warm place for about an hour. I usually run my microwave for 30 seconds on high and then place the bowl in there. I usually cook the dough in a preheated oven at 400 degrees till its a nice golden brown color. 

• 2 cups warm water
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 pkt active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 5 cups of flour
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Directions

1. Place water and sugar in large bowl. Add in yeast, stirring gently.
2. Allow to rest for 5 min. Add in oil, salt and egg. Mix in flour gradually. Depending on the brand of flour, use your judgement to decide if more or possibly less flour is required. Knead till all flour leaves the edges of the bowl and dough is smooth. Pat a little butter or possibly oil over dough to prevent crusting. Cover with plastic sheet, then towel.
3. Let rest in a warm place for an hour