Add the yeast and sugar to the warm water and let sit for 5 minutes
Put the sifted all purpose flour into the bowl of a stand mixer or in a large bowl
Mix salt and baking powder into 3 cups of flour
Add the water/yeast mixture and oil to the flour
In your stand mixer with the dough hook, mix on low for 1 minute increase the speed to medium and knead for 3-4 minutes
If needed add additional flour a tablespoon at a time to make a smooth firm dough. The dough should not be sticky and wet.
If you are making this by hand, mix all the ingredients in a bowl and knead on the counter for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth
Let the dough rise in an oiled bowl for 1 hour
Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces.
Keep dough covered in plastic when not using.
Flatten each piece into 3 inch disks, fill and let rise again (covered with plastic) for 15 minutes