Itaalia
If you are using
dried yeast, sprinkle over the water and sugar solution and mix till dissolved.
Leave this bowl in a warm place until a froth forms on the top. Then stir in the
olive oil.
In the meanwhile, sift together the flour and salt in a large bowl, mix these two
dry ingredients well. Now, if your yeast mix is ready, make a well in the centre of
the flour salt mix and pour the mixture in. Preferably with the hands, mix
together and knead to make smooth dough. Remember to knead for at least five
minutes, or until the dough is elastic and smooth to touch.
Wrap this dough in a greased plastic sheet and leave in a warm place for at
least an hour. The dough should be fermented and swollen to at least twice its
size in this duration.
Take it out of its wrapping, and knock it with your knuckles, again in a kneading
motion, to release any air bubbles
A traditional Italian meal will consist
of the following courses:
Anti-Pasto: This consists of
hot and cold appetizers.