Warm milk in microwave for 20 seconds.
Add milk to warm water. Recommended temperature for the water/milk solution is 100 to 110 degrees.
In a large mixing bowl, add 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 package Instant/Rapid rise yeast, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Use a spoon or bread/pastry scraper to mix ingredients together.
Make a well in the center. Pour in the milk/water solution and add 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Use the spoon/scraper to being forming a wet dough.Note: I use the scraper to pull the flour mixture into the wet solution. Once the dough starts to form, add in the remaining flour. Use your hands and use kneading motion to incorporate the flour into the wet dough. Once the soft dough starts to come together, transfer it to a silicone mat or a clean counter top.
Knead the dough and sprinkle small amounts of flour as needed to prevent the dough from being too sticky but keeping the dough soft. Use the palm of your hands to pull the dough into the center using kneading motion.Note: Be careful not to add too much flour because the dough will become too stiff. Continue kneading the dough until it becomes a smooth dough pulling away from the surface without being sticky. It should be soft to the touch but not wet and it will no longer be sticky on the hands. Form a round shape with the dough.Note: This takes about 6 to 8 minutes. Lightly grease a large bowl with olive or vegetable oil.
Add the round dough to the bowl coating it lightly with the oil from the greased bowl.
Cover with plastic wrap and then cover wrap loosely with kitchen towel.
Let the dough rise until double in size. This will take approximately 1 hour.Note: Keep dough away from heat source - it should be placed in a room temperature location.