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Stir yeast into 1/2 cup warm water, allow to foam-up for 10 minutes.
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Pour yeast mixture to all remaining ingredients and add just enough water to mix dough, but not too sticky.
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Mix all ingredients together, knead thoroughly.
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Divide into four pieces and place in oiled bowl or pot, and cover with lid or towel.
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Allow dough to rise 30-mins.
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knead each of the 4 dough balls again, and return them to the bowl/pot to rise another 30-mins.
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Using 1/4 at a time, knead dough ball one last time, then cut dough into pieces that can be rolled into about a 5 rope.
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Make a circle of the rope and use your baby finger to make an indentation where the ends join.
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Set on a blanket covered table that has been covered with a clean white sheet.
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Gradually cover rows of doughnut shaped rounds with the sheet when all are arranged on table, cover also with the blanket.
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Let rise until doubled in size.
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Bake in a 350 oven for about 15 minutes, or until they start to firm up, but not turn brown yet.
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Split each circle in half (like a bagel) while still hot using a fork to pierce the doughnut shape all around the middle.
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Separate and return to oven at 375 or 400 .
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Toast until brown.
