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Make the pre-ferment:.
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combine the flour and yeast and mix.
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Add the water and honey and combine very well.
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place a loose piece of saran wrap and place in fridge overnight.
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Make the Bread:.
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in mixer bowl (or large bowl) combine the flour, yeast and salt and mix well.
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add the Pre-ferment and mix with spatula until a ball starts to form.
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Place in mixer with dough hook for about 1 minute.
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cover and let Rest for 20 to 30 minutes (Do not skip this step!
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uncover and kneed with dough hook on low speed (speed 2 on Kitchenaid) for about 6 to 9 minutes or until dough is see-through when spread thin.
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place in a greased (I use cooking spray) bowl and place in oven (turned off)
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Place a pan in the bottom of the oven filled with boiling water (about 1 quart).
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Let rise until doubled in size (60 to 90 minutes)
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punch down on floured surface and fold into a rectangle and let rest covered for 10 minutes.
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Punch down again and shape into a loaf and place in a greased bread pan.
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Let rise until doubled (45 minutes or so) and then cook at 375 for about 45 minutes to 1 hour (or until bread sounds hollow and internal temperature reaches 190 to 200degrees).
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remove from pan right away and let cool before slicing.
