Italian Bread

Directions

1. 1
   In an extra large bowl, add warm water, yeast and honey.
2. 2
   Wait 10 minutes until yeast foams. Add oil, salt and 3 cups flour.
3. 3
   Mix 5 minutes or until blended.
4. 4
   Add another 2 cups flour gradually until dough forms a ball.
5. 5
   Put flour on board or table.
6. 6
   Put dough on floured board and let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Knead until dough is smooth and not sticky.
8. 8
   Add flour as needed to make dough more workable. Put dough into lightly oiled bowl and let rise for 2 hours.
9. 9
   Punch down.
10. 10
    Let rise 1 hour or until doubled in size.