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Heat water between 105-115u00b0F.
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I use water out of the tap, and let it run until I just can't keep my hand under any longer!
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Dissolve yeast in water in a large mixing bowl.
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Stir in sugar, oil and salt.
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Stir in 2 cups flour until smooth.
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Cover with a dish cloth and set in a warm place to rise for 15 min or until double in size.
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Stir down and add spices; stir.
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Add 2 1/2 cups flour, and stir to combine.
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Place 1/2 cup flour on your clean dry kneading surface.
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Turn dough onto surface and knead until most of the flour is worked in, or to a nice smooth consistency, 3-8 minutes.
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Cut in half and form into 2 loaves.
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Place in loaf pans sprayed with oil.
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Allow to rise, covered, for 20 min or until doubled in size.
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Bake at 425u00b0F, or until it is lightly browned and sounds hollow when tapped on top.
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Take out of pans immediately and allow to cool.
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When cool, cut into slices, and cubes.
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Put on a baking sheet.
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Bake at 300u00b0F for 1 hr or until lightly browned.
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Stir occasionally.
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Store in airtight container until you are ready to use.
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To make stuffing: 4 cups croutons to 1 cup water, 1-2 bouillon cubes, and 1-4 T margarine.
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This recipe makes 12 cups croutons, or there about, so if you are making the whole recipe, triple the liquids.
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You may add extra water if it isn't moist enough.
