Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      package       Dry Yeast
     1/4  cup           Water
   2 1/4  cups          Warm water
   6      tablespoon    Olive oil -- + extra for pans
   6      cups          Flour
   1      teaspoon      Salt

Preparation:

Dissolve yeast in warm water (105F is perfect). Let it sit for two minutes. Add the rest of the ingedients and mix well. Turn out onto board and knead for ten minutes. Place back in bowl covered with a damp towel and let rise 30 minutes. -- (30 to 40) Divide dough into 3 parts and place in 3 olive-oiled pie pans. Dimple dough with fingers. Place on top the following mixture: Coarse sea (or Kosher) salt, fresh ground pepper, chopped rosemary and thyme. If herbs are dried, soak them in water for 10 minutes and then pat dry on paper towels. Let rise 50 to 60 minutes.