In the bowl of electric stand mixer combine:

• 2 cups very warm water (approx 105°F)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 pinch ginger
• 2¼ teaspoon active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour

Let stand until yeast is frothy.

Using bread hook slowly stir in 1/2 cup at a time until mixture begins to pull away from side of bowl:

• 2 teaspoon salt
• 4½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour

Turn out onto a floured surface and knead 5 to 8 minutes, adding only enough flour to keep dough from sticking and dough is smooth and elastic.

Place in an lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat on all sides.

Cover and let rise until double in bulk.

In a small bowl mix:

• ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 or 3 tablespoon chopped basil

In another small bowl put:

• ¼ to ⅓ cup olive oil