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Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter, unfed (straight from the fridge)
- 1/2 cup hot tap water
- 2 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 363g | |
| Calories 762 | |
| Calories from Fat 46 | 6% |
| Total Fat 5.16g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 1.2g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4033mg | 168% |
| Potassium 416mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 147.64g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 26% |
| Sugars 8.49g | 6% |
| Protein 31.52g | 50% |
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