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Pour 1/2 cup of lukewarm water into a small bowl and sprinkle with yeast and sugar and 1 tablespoon flour.
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Let rest 2 to 3 minutes, then stir to dissolve completely.
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Set bowl in warm place for 5 minutes or until mixture has doubled in volume.
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If it does not foam, the yeast is old, get a fresh package and start again.
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In a large bowl...Combine flour and salt, make a well in the centre and pour in the yeast mixture, oil and 2 cups of lukewarm water.
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Gently stir until well combined.
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Add up to 1/2 cup or more water until dough forms a soft ball.
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Knead for 20 minutes adding flour if necessary.
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Oil a large bowl and put dough in and oil top of dough.
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Cover with plastic wrap and then let rise 45 minutes or until doubled.
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Punch down and divide into 8 pieces.
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Roll into balls and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Sprinkle 2 cookie sheets with corn meal or flour.
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Roll balls with rolling pin into round, flat loaves about 8 inches in diameter and 1/8-inch thick.
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Arrange 2 to 3 inches apart on sheets and let rise 30 minutes longer.
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Bake at 500 degrees F. until they are brown and puffy in the centre.
