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Ingredients
- 3 cups of lukewarm water (about 100 degrees F)
- 1 pkg of regular or quick active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
- 1 TBS kosher salt
- 6 1/2 cups Gold Medal® Unbleached All Purpose Flour (2 pounds)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 729g | |
| Calories 0 | |
| Calories from Fat 0 | 0% |
| Total Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7005mg | 292% |
| Potassium 1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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