Activate the yeast

• Pour the warm water into a bowl
• Stir in the yeast and the sugar until dissolved
• Set aside until foamy on top

Mix the dry ingredients

• Put the bread flour into a large bowl
• Add the salt and stir or whisk to combine

Make the dough

• Add the oil to the flour, then pour in the foamy yeast mixture
• Mix with a spatula or your hands until a shaggy dough forms

Knead the dough

• Turn the dough out onto a clean, unfloured surface
• Knead with the heel of your hand until smooth and stretchy

Let the dough rise

• Lightly oil the bowl and place the dough in it, turning to coat
• Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let it double in size

Shape the dough

• Punch the dough down and gather it toward the center
• Roll it in on itself and pull to form a smooth ball
• Divide into two portions and shape each into a ball