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- Ingredients:2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 T light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
- Vegetable Oil (for the bowl)
- 10 cups water
- 2/3 cup baking soda
- coarse sea salt
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