Dissolve the yeast in ¼ cup warm water in a small cup.
Once creamy, stir to dissolve completely.
Add the flour and knead lightly on a floured surface until it forms a smooth ball.
Cut a slit in the top, wrap in a towel, and let it rest in a warm place (like an oven turned off) while preparing the rest of the dough.
In a medium bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup warm water, salt, 1 egg, and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
Add 1½ cups flour and combine.
Knead this mixture with the yeast dough, gradually incorporating the remaining granulated sugar and oil until smooth.
Wrap in a towel and let it rest for about 10 minutes.