INGREDIENTS
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5 cups (22.5 oz) unbleached high-gluten flour (or unbleached bread flour); you may also substitute a small amount of whole wheat or rye flour for an equal amount of all-purpose flour, up to 1 tbsp per cup of flour
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1 tbsp (.5 oz) sugar (or honey)
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2 tsp (.5 oz) salt (or 3 1/2 tsp kosher salt)
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1 tsp (.11 oz) instant yeast (or 1 1/4 tsp active dry yeast dissolved in half of the water, below)
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2 tbsp (1 oz) olive oil, vegetable oil, or shortening
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2 cups (16 oz) water at room temperature (70 F)