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Ingredients
- 1½ cups milk, warmed to 105-110F
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons (about 57 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- For Poaching:
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- Coarse salt
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