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Mix dry ingredients.
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Do not sift the flour!
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Mix liquids and add to dry.
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Stir until there is no more dry flour.
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Depending on the humidity of the air where you live you may need a little bit more or less liquid.
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The dough should be moist but not sticky.
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It may take a few minutes for the flour to fully absorb the liquid, so don't rush to add liquid or flour to it.
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Score lightly the surface in a diamond or X shape to prevent splitting of the crust.
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This is a country style bread that should be sliced thick.
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It is important not to overwork the dough.
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Shape into a ball or an oval, with oiled hands.
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Place on clean baking sheet.
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Bake for 40 minutes at 400u00b0F.
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Variations: Rub the dough ball with virgin olive oil and sprinkle sea salt and oregano for a foccacia flavor.
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For tea time add a tsp pure cane sugar.
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The liquid can be replaced for orange or other fruit juice if the bread is to be used for teatime and you can even add dried chopped fruits.
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For a savory bread the liquid can be tomato juice and you can add chopped sundried tomatoes to the dough.
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Sprinkling of seeds in the dough or on top of the bread is also possible.
