Add the yeast to warm water in a small bowl, stir and set aside for
5 minutes.
Mix together the flour, salt, sugar and olive oil in a large bowl. Add
the yeast water. If you’d like, add dried herbs like basil, oregano or
rosemary. Mix until everything is combined, and knead with a
dough machine or by hand on a well floured board for about 8
minutes.
Oil two bowls lightly with olive oil and set aside. Divide the dough
into two pieces and roll into balls. Place each ball into the oiled
bowls, seam side down, and coat the tops with a little olive oil. Top
each bowl with plastic wrap or a clean, dry towel and place the
dough in a warm place (I use a turned-off oven). Let rise 2 hours.
Once risen, use the dough or wrap in plastic wrap, then a plastic
baggie, and freeze or refrigerate.
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