Combine 2 cups flour, undissolved yeast, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute.
Allow the flour to hydrate, covered, for about 15 minutes.
Add the seasonings then gradually add enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. If you are doing this by hand, knead the dough on a floured surface, adding more flour as needed until smooth and elastic, about 6 minutes. Form the dough into a ball.If using the mixer, knead on 2 until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 4 minutes. Remove the dough to a floured surface and knead by hand for a few seconds. Form the dough into a ball. Place dough in well greased large bowl or containerwith a lid (should be at least 3-quarts in size.) Ref
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