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In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast, sugar,and 1/4 cup of the bread flour in warm water. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes until begins bubble.
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In your mixer bowl, or a large bowl, place 7 cups of flour and salt, mix with a whisk to blend.
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Make a well and add melted butter.
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Add yeast mixture.
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Stir well with a wooden spoon.
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Start your mixer on medium and mix for 5-8 minutes until it comes together and becomes smooth.
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Or, place flour on your surface and knead for 10 minutes by hand.
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Shape dough into a ball. Rub with olive oil. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and leave to rise. Let stand for 2 hours until doubled.
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When dough has risen, remove from bowl and knead until it's down to it's original size.
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( At this point I placed it in the same oiled bowl and placed it in the refrigerator covered.)
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Divide into two balls - if you made the entire amount. Only one ball if you halved it.
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Lightly oils your pan(s).
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With a rolling pan, roll out the dough into a flat oval shape about 15 x 6 inches. Cover and let rise for 45-50 minutes until doubled.
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Place in sheet pan and brush with olive oil and cover with sesame seeds.
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Bake for 30 minutes in a 450 degree oven until golden brown. Place on wire rack to cool immediately.