1 1/2 cups warm (105-115 F) water
  1 pkg dry yeast
  2 tsp salt
 1/2 tsp garlic powder
 1/4 cup olive oil, plus oil for bowl
  4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

In a large bowl, whisk together water and yeast. Let stand 5 min.
Whisk in salt, garlic powder, and olive oil. Stir in 3 1/2 cups of
flour, until soft dough forms. Sprinkle work surface with flour.
Turn out the dough. Knead 5 min, until smooth. Lightly oil a large
bowl. Put in dough, turn it to coat it with oil, and cover with a
clean towel. Let rise 2 hours, until puffy & light.