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Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup of the lukewarm water with 2 tsp sugar added.
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Let stand for 5 minutes
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Place yeast mixture in large bowl, add 1 cup flour and mix to make a batter.
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Cover with a wet cloth and blanket (or place in the oven with light turned on) and let sit for about an hour, or until doubled in size
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Pull out the sticky dough and add in your remaining ingredients.
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Mix well.
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Then, on a well floured surface, hand-knead for 10 to 12 minutes, or until smooth
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Gather in to a ball and place into a lightly greased bowl.
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Cover again the wet cloth and blanket (or place in the oven with light turned on) for an hour or until doubled in size
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Punch down and then break off 12 portions of dough (about 1/2 cup sized each).
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On a floured surface, roll each portion into a smooth ball.
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Press down each piece with palm of your hand.
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Then make a crease in the middle with the side of your hand and fold together.
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Pinch the ends of dough together.
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Sprinkle with flour
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Place each portion on a cloth, crease down.
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Cover and let sit in a warm, dry place for about 45 minutes
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Pre-heat oven to 500F.
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Place rolls (crease up!)
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on a lightly greased and floured baking sheet and bake for 10 - 15 minutes
