In a small bowl warm the water in the microwave until it is just slightly warmer then body tempurture. Stick a pinky in, if it is hot to the touch it is too hot. Let cool to a little warmer then body temperture.
If your using a stand mixer: Pour the warmed water into the bowl of the mixer. Attach the dough hook.
No Stand Mixer: Add the yeast to the warm water in a small bowl.
Both methods: Set aside and allow the yeast to get bubbly about 10 minutes.
Both methods: Put all the dry ingredients into a seperate large bowl. Whisk them together.
If you're using a stand mixer add the olive oil to the yeast water.
Turn the mixer on low. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl of the mixer a cup at a time. Mix on low for 2 minutes. Turn mixer up to medium high and knead for 10 minutes. If the dough seems too sticky. Add a tablespoon of flour at a time to the mixer bowl until the dough is no longer sticky.
No Stand Mixer: Pour the yeast and water into the large bowl of whisked ingredients. Add olive oil. Stir with a wooden spoon until the dough is too hard to stir any longer and starts to form a ball.. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead by hand until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Add more flour as needed while kneading if the dough is sticky.
Both methods: Once you're done kneading the dough grease a large bowl with olive oil and add the dough to the bowl, turning it to coat with oil. Losely cover with a dish towel or plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled. About one hour.
After the dough doubles punch it down. Evenly divide into six pieces. Form each piece into a ball. Set aside, cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.