BASIC PIDE DOUGH

PREP TIME 30 MINUTES (+ PROVING) MAKES 3 PIDE

1 teaspoon dried yeast 1 teaspoon caster sugar 2 tablespoons warm milk

2/3 cup (180ml) warm water 2 cups (300g) plain flour 1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 Combine yeast, sugar, milk and the water in a jug; stand in a warm place for 10 minutes or until foamy.

2 Place ½ cup flour in a bowl; whisk in yeast mixture. Cover; stand in a warm place for 1 hour or until the mixture becomes a little more foamy.

3 Stir remaining flour and salt into yeast mixture with oil. Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl, cover; stand in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. 4 Divide dough into 3 pieces; roll each piece into a 12cm x 30cm rectangle. Choose a topping.