In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, yeast, sugar, salt, spices

Add olive oil and water and stir, mixing well

Slowly add the remaining pre-measured flour (NOT the extra) to the bowl, mixing and kneading as adding.

Mix until dough is cohesive, elastic, and pulls from the side of the bowl.

If needed, slowly add extra flour until it reaches this consistency. It should stop sticking to hand / separating from the rest of the dough

In another large bowl, lightly oil the sides of the bowl

Flour hands and roll dough into a large ball

Place the dough into the oiled bowl and roll around until coated with oil

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest / rise for a minimum of 30 minutes

When ready, transfer the dough to a floured surface

Knead the dough 3-5 times and work into desired shape