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Combine the yeast with a quarter cup of the water.
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Cover and leave until doubled in volume.
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If the mixture does not rise, throw it away and use a fresh package of yeast.
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By hand: Combine the flour and salt and place the mixture on a smooth work surface.
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Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, two tablespoons olive oil and remaining water.
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Gradually work the flour into the liquid, using a wooden spoon.
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When the dough is too stiff to work with the spoon, knead until smooth and shiny, about eight to 10 minutes.
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Add more flour if the dough gets too sticky.
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In a food processor: Fit the bowl with a steel blade and put the flour, salt, olive oil, yeast mixture and remaining water into the bowl.
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Process until the dough forms a smooth ball, about 20 seconds.
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Place the dough on a smooth surface and knead for a couple of minutes, adding more flour if the dough is too sticky.
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Put the dough in an oiled mixing bowl.
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Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for an hour in a warm place until doubled in size.
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Punch down and knead into a smooth ball.
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Let rise again for one more hour.
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Knead the herbs into the dough.
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Press the dough out onto a floured pizza pan (9-by-12-inch rectangular or 15-inch circular) and let rise for 20 minutes.
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Sprinkle with remaining two tablespoons olive oil and salt and bake for 30 minutes, or until the crust is golden.
