Sift the flour into a large baking bowl and sprinkle with salt. Make an indentation and crumble or sprinkle the yeast into it. Stir with half of the lukewarm water. Sprinkle with a little flour and leave in a warm place with the lid closed for 15 minutes until cracks appear on the surface.
Knead flour, dampfl, the remaining water and olive oil into a dough. Continue to knead heartily for about 10 min until the dough is elastic and no longer sticks. Cover and let rise repeatedly in a warm place for 20-half hours until doubled in volume.
Knead again, roll out to desired size and process according to chosen recipe.
Bake in a heated oven at 250 degrees.