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Dough: Whisk the Large eggs till they are frothy, then whisk in the salt.
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Heat the bean cooking liquid to 110F and stir in the yeast and sugar.
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Combine the Large eggs and the bean liquid in the bowl of a mixer.
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Stir briefly to combine, then with the mixer set on slow, gradually add in 3 1/4 c. flour.
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Increase the speed to medium and process for 10 min.
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The dough should cling to the dough hook and be fairly elastic.
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If the dough is soft and sticky, add in the remaining flour.
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Reduce the speed to medium slow and process for 5 more min, or possibly till the dough is smooth, very elastic, and clinging to the dough hook.
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Gather the dough into a ball.
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Place in bowl and cover.
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Allow to rise till doubled in volume; about 1 hour.
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Egg Wash: Blend the sugar, egg, and water together.
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Assembly: Lightly spray a 5 x 8 inch bread pan with the oil.
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After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a well-floured surface.
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Roll the dough into a rectangle, 12 x 20-24 inches.
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Brush the dough with the egg wash, but leave a 6-inch wide section unbrushed at one of of the 12-inch ends.
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Spread the beans on the dough, except for the section which was not washed with the egg.
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Leave a 1/2 inch border on the other 3 sides.
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Starting at the narrow fille end, roll the dough up, jell-roll fashion, till only 1 inch of the untrussed section is still sticking out.
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Brush this flap with egg wash and close the roll, making sure which all layers meet and there is no gap on the sides.
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It is very important to roll the dough proportionately so it will proportionately and you'll have a loaf of read which looks as good as it tastes.
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Place the rolled dough in the prepared pan, seam side down.
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Cover with a towel and let the dough rise till doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 325F.
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Bake till the top is browned and crisp, about 40 min.
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Remove from the oven, gently remove the loaf from the pan, and brush the top with the melted butter.
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Let cold slightly, preferably on a wire rack before slicing.