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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 15oz Strong White bread flour â it works best with all white I think
- ¼ tsp instant easibake yeast (out of a sachet)
- 1 tsp table salt
- Stir together well then add 10.5 fl oz of lukewarm water (a mugful)
- Slosh it round into a gooey lump of dough with a fork
- Leave in a big bowl and cover with cling film or put the bowl in a bin bag
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 437g | |
| Calories 1538 | |
| Calories from Fat 59 | 4% |
| Total Fat 7.1g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 1.03g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2334mg | 97% |
| Potassium 465mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 308.84g | 82% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.4g | 35% |
| Sugars 1.5g | 1% |
| Protein 51.24g | 82% |
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