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["Step 1: Proofing", "1) Add the warm water to measure 4 cup measuring glass", "2) Add the ""sugar"" to the water and mix well", "3) Add the ""yeast"" to the water and allow it to begin to form a sludge", "4) In an open area, of the container, pour in olive oil", "5) Allow to proof for 10 minutes", "Step 2: Mix the Flour", "1) Put dry ingredients into large bowl", "a. Note: You can add various flavours and mix them in with a whisk before adding liquids.", "b. Flax bread: Add 2 tbsp ground flax, sprinkle whole flax seeds into pan just before rising", "c. Cinnamon bread: Add 1+1/2 tsp cinnamon & 1/2 tsp nutmeg", "d. Herb bread: Add 2 tbsp dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, etc), sprinkle fresh herbs into pan just before rising", "2) Pour liquid mixture into bowl with the dry ingredients", "3) Mix with electric mixer-using paddle attachment, NOT regular beaters or bread hook-for two minutes. The bread dough will be more like cake batter than traditional bread dough. You can also easily mix by hand using a good silicon spatula.", "4) Add a little extra oil at the end and gently mix", "Step 3: Rising the bread (using your microwave)", "1) Refill measuring cup with 1-2 cup of water, microwave until the water boils (3 minutes)", "2) Leave cup in microwave", "3) Well grease baking pan with olive oil", "4) Pour dough into pan and smooth top and fill corners", "5) Using a knife cut 3 slashes (1/4 inch deep) on the surface, this ensures even rising and avoids a collapse during baking.", "6) Sprinkle any ""toppings""
