2-21/4 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1/4 oz pkg fast acting yeast (2 1/2 tsp)
1/2 tsp sugar
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp honey
In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and 2/3 cup very hot water. Stir in the oil, 1 1/4 cup of the remaining flour, and the salt and blend the mixture until it forms a dough. Knead the dough on floured surface, incorporating as much of the 1/ 4 cup remaining flour as necessary to prevent the dough from sticking, for 5-10 minutes, or until its smooth and elastic. Put the dough in an oiled bowl and turn it to coat it with oil. Let the dough rise for 30 min, or until it doubles, and punch it down.