Incredible Homemade Bread (or Pizza Dough)

In a small bowl, combine 120 ml of warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir well and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy. This ensures the yeast is activated.

Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a larger bowl, combine the other 120 ml of warm water, warm milk, olive oil, and a pinch of oregano. Stir gently to mix the ingredients together.

Add Flour and Salt:
Slowly add the soft wheat flour and durum wheat flour into the wet mixture, stirring continuously. Add salt as you go, and make sure it’s evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Combine the Dough:
Once the flour is mostly incorporated, begin kneading the dough in the bowl or on a floured surface. Knead for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic. You may need to add a bit more flour if the dough is too sticky, but be careful not to add too much, as you want the dough to stay soft.

Let It Rise:
Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.

Shape the Dough:
After the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into your desired shape (round for pizza, oval for focaccia, or divide into smaller portions for breadsticks).

Bake:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). If you’re making pizza, add your desired toppings and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the toppings are bubbly. For bread, bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.

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