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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoons raw sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (about 1/2 package if you don't do bulk)
- 1 1/2 cups unbleached whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
- For the filling:
- About 1/2 roll (about 3/4 cup) Gimme Lean 'sausage'
- About 3/4 cup KGB mixture OR
- About 3/4 cup homemade tomato sauce
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 515g | |
| Calories 877 | |
| Calories from Fat 139 | 16% |
| Total Fat 15.9g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 2.25g | 9% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2137mg | 89% |
| Potassium 909mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 159.08g | 42% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.9g | 30% |
| Sugars 12.51g | 8% |
| Protein 23.71g | 38% |
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