Quick Yeast Bread/Pizza Base

Dissolve the sugar in the warm (blood temp) water then sprinkle in the yeast granules. Add the oil and then stir gently for a few seconds. Leave to stand for at least 5 minutes to allow the yeast to begin acting. Once the yeast has begun to bubble and looks a little foamy, add the remaining ingredients. Sprinkle the baking powder in evenly to prevent it forming a single lump. Stir everything together until the dough begins to come away from the sides of the bowl and form one large ball. With oiled hands shape into rolls or 2 loaves. Brush tops with milk or beaten egg. Top with grated cheese, poppy seeds if desired. For a pizza, flatten the dough onto a well oiled baking sheet or sponge roll tin (25x35cm). If you gave the time leave to rise for 5-15minutes although this is not strictly necessary. Bake loaves at 200'c for 20-25 minutes. Bake rolls at 200*c for about 15 minutes. Bake pizzas at 230*c for 12-15 minutes, until the underside is brown and the toppings look cooked.