INGREDIENTS
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Dough
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3/4 to 1 cup lukewarm water (I use a digital thermometer to make sure my water is the proper temp to activate my yeast (mine needs to be 90-100)
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2 tablespoons butter, cubed
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1 large egg
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3 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
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1/4 cup sugar
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1 1/4 teaspoons salt
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1 tablespoon instant yeast
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*For best dough ball results (a smooth, slightly soft dough), use the smaller amount of water in summer (or in a humid environment), the greater amount in winter (or in a dry climate); and something in between the rest of the time.
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**I use my Kitchen-Aide mixer and if the stainless bowl I am mixing in looks too wet on the bottom, I need to add a bit more flour and if the sides of bowl are all dry and crumbly, I add a bit of water...I do live at 5280+ altitude and a rather dry c
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Topping:
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3 tablespoons butter, melted
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Toasted Sesame Seeds or Poppy Seeds, optional