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Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1½ tablespoons granulated yeast, or 2 packets
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (increase or decrease to taste)
- ¼ cup vital wheat gluten
- 1 cup lukewarm brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 1¼ cups lukewarm water
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup neutral-flavored oil
- ¾ cup honey
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) for brushing on top crust
- Raw sugar for sprinkling on top
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