Add your flour gradually — start with 3 1/4 cups and add more if the dough seems too wet. Mix with a spoon until it’s starting to come together, then switch to your hands and knead lightly just until no big flour patches remain.
The dough will feel dry and completely unmanagable — that’s okay. Cover the dough with something to prevent drying out.
Let it rest for 30 minutes to let the flour fully hydrate. After this rest, the dough should be more elastic.