Ingredients
8tspactive dry yeast
1tspwhite sugar
1cupwarm water
1cupall-purpose flour
7cupsall-purpose flour
2cupslukewarm water
2tbsplukewarm water
6tbspolive oil
2tspsalt
1tspbutter,or as needed
Preparation
Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand in a warm place until frothy for about 10 minutes. Stir in flour. Cover the sponge with plastic wrap and let rise for 30 minutes.
Place flour in a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour in the sponge.
Add lukewarm water, olive oil, and salt. Gradually work in the flour to make a soft and sticky dough.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 15 minutes. Grease a large bowl with butter and add the dough. Cover and let rise until doubled for about an hour.
Divide the dough into quarters. Cut each quarter into 10 pieces; shape each piece into a ball. Cover balls of dough and let rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Shape each ball of dough into a circle by flattening the dough and stretching it. Arrange 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until puffed up and golden for about 10 minutes.
