Ingredients

  • 2 cups warm water-105-115°
  • 2 packages active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 5.5-6.5 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

In medium mixing bowl, combine water, yeast and sugar. Let stand about 10 minutes until it is foamy. In processor mix 5 cups flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and oil and pulse. Add more flour to make the dough into a ball. Place balled dough in a large greased pan, turning once. Cover and let stand about 30 minutes. Punch down and divide dough in half. Cover and let stand 10 minutes. Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets. Flatten each dough round into a 6 inch diameter disc. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°. Bake bread for 10-15 minutes. Cover with foil to prevent overbrowning, tapping to hear a hollow sound with the bread is finished. Cool on wire racks.

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