INGREDIENTS
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- 2 ¾ C. warm (not hot) water
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- 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
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- 1 Tbsp. + 1 ½ tsp. sugar
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- 1 Tbsp. + 1 ¼ tsp. instant yeast (or about 1 1/2 packages)
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- 5 ¾ C. all-purpose or bread flour (1 pound 9 ounces, by weight)*
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- Non-stick cooking spray
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- cornmeal
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- plastic wrap
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- melted butter for brushing the bread mid-way through and after baking (about 2 Tbsp.)