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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons active dry or instant yeast
- 1 cup (8 ounces) lukewarm water
- 4 - 4 1/2 cups (20 - 22 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (1 3/4 ounces) white granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk (reserve the white for the egg wash)
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) neutral-flavored vegetable oil
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