Kendra's Hearth Bread

For those of you who haven't tried this yet...you've been missing out. This goes so well with a lot of things and it's easy to make.

1 T yeast
1 T sugar
1 T salt
1 1/2 T Herbs de Province
1/2 tsp pepper
3-5 cups flour
2 cups warm water
2 T olive oil

Add yeast, sugar, and water to activate. Add 2 cups flour, salt, pepper, herbs, and oil. Mix. Add flour till pulls away from bowl. Place in greased bowl till double in size. Cut in half & let loaves rise till double again. Cook on pizza stone or cookie sheet. Before baking baste loaves with olive oil and sprinkle tops with kosher salt. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes.