However simple it may seem, the making of yeast dough requires patience, skill and experience. Many cooks in Italy prefer to buy it ready prepared from the baker: Using this recipe, however; you can try it with a good chance of success. It provides the base for baking not only homemade bread but also pizza and a whole series of savory pies with a variety of fillings that belong to the classic Italian gastronomic tradition. Much depends on your oven, however; and to achieve a good result it must be heated to a high temperature - in the case of a domestic oven not less than 500 degrees F.
