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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Bread flour (strong) : 2 cups
- Salt : 1/2 tsp
- Active dry yeast : 1 packet
- Lukewarm water : 3/4 cup
- Oil (sunflower) : 3 tbsp
- Honey : 3tbsp
- Dates (chopped and pitted) : 1 1/2 cup
- Sesame seeds : 2 tbsp
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