Ingredients:

• 1 pkg (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cup warm water (105 degrees)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 4 cups unbleached flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Directions:
In a 2 cup liquid measure, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until foamy, about 3-5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and olive oil and stir until well-mixed. Add remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough comes together into a single, slightly-sticky ball. Turn dough out on a floured board and knead for 5 minutes. Transfer dough to a greased plastic storage bag, squeeze out air, and seal top. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size.