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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup warm water
- 2 tsp (1 package) dry active yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (I use low-fat)
- 3 Tbsp sugar (or honey)
- 2 Tbsp butter, melted (I microwave it with the milk)
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 1/2 cups flour, plus more if needed
- Oil or cooking spray for greasing bowl and loaf pan
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