INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cup warm water, divided
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1/4 cup plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided
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2 tablespoons instant (powdered) yeast
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6 cups flour -- either all white or half white whole wheat
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2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 cup mild honey, plus an extra tablespoon for eggwash, if desired
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2/3 cups flavorless vegetable or canola oil
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4 eggs, plus one yolk for eggwash, if desired
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1 pinch ground cardamom, optional