1In a glass bowl, combine 1 and 1/3 cups of warm water (no more than 115°F), 1 packet (or 2 and 1/4 teaspoons) of yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir.
2In a glass bowl, combine 1 and 1/3 cups of warm water (no more than 115°F), 1 packet (or 2 and 1/4 teaspoons) of yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir.
3In a glass bowl, combine 1 and 1/3 cups of warm water (no more than 115°F), 1 packet (or 2 and 1/4 teaspoons) of yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir.
4Add 2 tablespoons of oil and stir.
5Add 2 tablespoons of oil and stir.
6Add 2 tablespoons of oil and stir.
7Add 3 cups of bread flour (or all-purpose) and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until it starts to come together.
8Add 3 cups of bread flour (or all-purpose) and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until it starts to come together.
9Add 3 cups of bread flour (or all-purpose) and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir until it starts to come together.
10Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gather it together.
11Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gather it together.
12Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and gather it together.
13Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes by pulling the front and pushing it down on top, or using both hands.
14Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes by pulling the front and pushing it down on top, or using both hands.
15Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes by pulling the front and pushing it down on top, or using both hands.
16Lightly oil the same bowl. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl, top down, swirl it around, and flip it over.
17Lightly oil the same bowl. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl, top down, swirl it around, and flip it over.
18Lightly oil the same bowl. Place the kneaded dough in the bowl, top down, swirl it around, and flip it over.
19Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
20Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
21Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
22Punch down the risen dough to release the air.
23Punch down the risen dough to release the air.
24Punch down the risen dough to release the air.
25Cut the dough in half using a knife or bench scraper.
26Cut the dough in half using a knife or bench scraper.
27Cut the dough in half using a knife or bench scraper.
28Shape each half into a ball.
29Shape each half into a ball.
30Shape each half into a ball.
31If freezing, wrap the dough balls tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a ziploc bag. Label.
32If freezing, wrap the dough balls tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a ziploc bag. Label.
33If freezing, wrap the dough balls tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a ziploc bag. Label.