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1. Combine the fresh yeast with the water and sugar in a bowl.

2. If using dried yeast, sprinkle it over the surface of the water and whisk in until dissolved.

3. Leave the mixture to rest in a warm place for 10-15 minutes until frothy on the surface.

4. Stir in the olive oil.

5. Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.

6. Make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast liquid, or water and oil.

7. Using either floured hands or a wooden spoon, mix together to form a dough.

8. Turn out on to a floured work surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.

9. Place in a large greased plastic bag and leave in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

10. Turn out on to a lightly floured work surface and 'knock back' by punching the dough.

11. This releases any air bubbles which would make the pizza uneven.

12. Knead 4 or 5 times. The pizza base bread dough is now ready to use

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3 comments Instructions posted by james @ 04:02PM, 5/29/06 The guidlines are quite good but it doesnt give cooking instructions Baking posted by Admin @ 06:59PM, 5/29/06 Once you add The Topping of Your Choice, bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) Gas Mark 6 for 18-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and crisp Pizza posted by Lauren @ 08:55AM, 5/31/08 It was like trying to knead dry sand into a ball of dough and then it didnt double in size and when i went to knead it the final time it was the size of my hand spread out definetly not enough to feed two people! Heading: Comments: Name:

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