Turkish Flatbread Pide

Pide

Dissolve the yeast and sugar in 1 / 2 cup warm water , and let stand in a warm place 10 minutes until frothy.

Stir in the 1 / 2 cup of flour , cover with plastic wrap and let rise 30 minutes.

To finish the dough , put the 3 1 / 2 cups of flour in a large bowl , and make a well in the center.

Put in the yeast-and-sugar mixture , salt , olive oil , and 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon of lukewarm water.

Gradually work in the flour to make a soft and sticky dough.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 15 minutes.

The dough will be very sticky at first , but as you knead , it will gradually cease to stick to your hands.

You should have a damp and very springy dough that offers no resistance to kneading.

Put the dough in a oiled bowl , cover with plastic wrap , and let rise 1 hour , until well swollen.

Put the dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into a log.

Cut into 8 equal pieces , and roll each one into a tight ball.

Place the balls on a floured surface , and let rest 30 mi.

active dry yeast, sugar, water, unbleached all-purpose flour, bread flour, salt, olive oil