Jamilah's Basic Dough Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (7 g) packet dry active yeast

• 1/4 cup warm water
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cups warm milk

Directions

1. 1

   Dissolve the sugar in the ¼ cup water. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let ferment and bubble.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine the yeast, flour, salt, olive oil, egg, and warm milk. Knead until a soft dough is formed. Dough will be slightly sticky, so always make sure your hands have a little olive oil on them.

3. 3

   Lightly grease the same bowl with olive oil. Return the dough to the bowl, cover with a clean cloth and leave in a warm dry place for at least 2 hours, until doubled.