Place your bottle of beer in a jug of hot tap water for a few
minutes; you want to get the beer to a warm temperature to
activate the yeast.
In a mixing bowl add the yeast and beer and mix until well
combined.
In the bowl of a mixer using the dough hook attachment,
combine the flour, salt and pepper and combine on the lowest
speed, add beer mixture and then the olive oil immediately. If
you do not have a kitchen mixer you can do everything in a
food processor or in a bowl by hand, the traditional way.
When almost combined increase mixer speed to medium.
Knead in the mixer or by hand until the dough is smooth and
elastic. Dust your bench with some flour and form the dough
into a ball. Place in a bowl, cover with cling film and prove in a
warm place till doubled in size, for approximately 1 hour but
you can leave it for 2-3 if needed.
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