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    • Honey Oat Bread

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    Bread machi, Breads 1 Servings

    INGREDIENTS

    1 c White flour
    1 c Whole wheat flour
    1 c Oats
    2 tb Honey; heaping
    1 c Sour dough starter
    2 ts Yeast
    1 c Water; or more as needed

    INSTRUCTIONS

    

    

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