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Ingredients
- 2 pkgs (or 4 tsp) dry active yeast
- 2 tsp sugar
- 3 1/2 cups (17.5 oz) flour plus more for dusting
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Cornmeal, for dusting surface
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 392g | |
| Calories 152 | |
| Calories from Fat 119 | 78% |
| Total Fat 13.5g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.86g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5828mg | 243% |
| Potassium 2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 8.4g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 8.39g | 6% |
| Protein 0.0g | 0% |
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