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Put all ingredients into a heatproof container.
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Microwave until it's warm to the touch (about 40 seconds).
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Combine the bread flour and dry yeast in a bowl.
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Add the mixture from Step 1 and stir with a chopstick or a spoon.
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Once the dough comes together, add the butter and salt.
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Using the palm of your hands, press the dough without taking it out of the bowl.
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Stretch, fold, and knead for 15 minutes until you can spread it out thinly.
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Please refer to Helpful Hints.
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Grease the rice cooker with olive oil or butter to prevent the dough from sticking.
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Place the dough inside, and turn on the warming setting for 10 minutes.
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Turn it off, and let sit for 30 minutes for the first rising.
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The dough should be two to three times its original size once the first rising is complete.
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Take out the whole rice cooker.
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Press the dough down with your hands to punch out the air.
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Divide into 5-6 equal portions and roll them up into a ball.
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Put the dough back into the rice cooker, and repeat Step 4 for the second rising (warming setting for 10 minutes, turn it off, and let sit for 30 minutes).
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Let's bake the bread!
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Just press start and wait until it's done.
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Turn it over, press start, and wait until it's done!
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Voila!
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Enjoy your fluffy honey bread.
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I toasted a slice in the toaster, and served it with honey and strawberry jam.
