Mound the flour and make a well in the middle. Pour water into the well. Using a fork, slowly mix the water and flour together, starting with the well and expanding from there. When the water is incorporated into the flour, use your hands to roll the dough into a ball.
Knead for a good 15 to 20 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in plastic to prevent drying out. Let rest 30 minutes.
Cut off a piece of dough and roll into a long, thin rope. Wrap it around two (index and middle) or three fingers (index, middle, ring), 2 times. Pinch the end to seal.
Then take the rings off your fingers, and twist the two strands together to form a braided, circular rope.