Step 1

Take yeast in a bowl. Add a pinch castor sugar and 2 tablespoons warm water, mix and set aside to activate.

Step 2

Take flour in another bowl. Add ¼ cup castor sugar and salt and mix. Make a well in the center, add activated yeast and whisk well with an electric beater.

Step 3

Add olive oil and whisk to form a soft dough. Cover with cling film and set aside to prove for 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

Grease a baking tin with some butter and dust with some flour.

Step 5

Transfer the dough onto worktop and knock back to release excess air.

Step 6

Transfer the dough into the greased baking tin and level it out. Cover with cling film and set aside to prove for 15-20 minutes.

Step 7

Preheat oven to 180° C.