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Ingredients
- 3 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 packet instant yeast (Rapid Rise)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons table salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/3 cups warm water (between 115 and 125 degrees)
- 3 Tbs of Olive Oil
- 1 Tbs of chopped fresh rosemary
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