Fluff the bread flour with a spoon and spoon it into the measuring cup, leveling without packing.

Place flour, salt, and yeast in the mixer bowl.

In a separate container, combine warm water, olive oil, and honey.

Stir the liquids together.

Install the dough hook on the mixer and turn to low speed for 15 seconds.

Add the liquid mixture all at once.

Turn the mixer to its lowest speed for about 1.5 minutes, until ingredients are well combined.

Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.

Turn the mixer to the second speed and let it run for 3 minutes.

Remove the dough hook.

Turn the dough onto a floured board or table.

Knead 3-4 times to remove air bubbles.

Place the dough in an oiled bowl, or back in the mixer bowl.

Cover with a cloth and place in a warm place for 1 hour.

Punch down the dough.

Turn it onto the floured surface and knead 3-4 times.

Form the dough into loaves and place into 2 loaf pans.

Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is the desired color.

Place a small pan of water on the rack below the bread for a softer crust (optional).

Remove the bread from the pans and let cool for at least 30 minutes on a wire rack.

Brush the tops with olive oil for a softer crust and a nice appearance (optional).