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Combine the yeast, brown sugar and water in a mixing bowl.
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Allow the mixture to rest 5 minutes.
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Add two cups of flour and mix using your mixer fitted with the dough beater.
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Mix in olive oil and salt.
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Continue to mix in flour until a nice ball forms.
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Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead till no longer sticky.
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Add more flour if needed.
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Brush a large bowl with a bit of olive oil, place dough inside and cover with a kitchen towel.
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Let it rise 2 hours.
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When done rising, turn dough out onto a floured surface and divide into four pieces.
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Roll one piece of dough into a rectangle shape.
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Along one long side of the rectangle, make a line with 2 ounces of ham and next to that sprinkle a row with 2 ounces of cheese.
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Grab the side closest to the ham and roll tightly towards the other side.
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Roll it really tight.
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Stretch and pull the dough as you go.
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Cut the log into 12 slices and place slices on a cookie sheet that youve lined with parchment paper.
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Repeat with the 3 remaining pieces of dough and the remaining filling ingredients.
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Then allow the slices to rest 30 minutes.
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Preheat oven to 400 F. Heat a pot of water to a boil and add baking soda.
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Reduce to a simmer.
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In batches drop the slices into water for 20-30 seconds.
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Using a slotted spoon pull the slices out and place back onto the prepared cookie sheet.
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In a small dish, beat egg yolk and water.
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When done, brush all of the slices with egg and water mixture.
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Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool and ENJOY!
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*Note: Wonder what happens to the filling when you drop it into the boiling water?
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Me too!
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If dough is rolled into a log really tightly, you will see just some of the cheese showing.
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You will have a little fall out into the water.
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The boiling water does its job.
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It puffs the dough right up and nothing spills out.
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Recipe adapted from: penniesonaplatter.com.
