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- 250g strong white bread flour
- 250g wholemeal bread flour
- 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seed oil
- 320ml warm water
- 1 teaspoon caster sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fast action dried yeast
- 1 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon polenta
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1/2 onion, chopped finely
- 2 teaspoons garlic granules
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 682g | |
| Calories 1290 | |
| Calories from Fat 295 | 23% |
| Total Fat 34.54g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 4.9g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium 560mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 206.36g | 55% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.6g | 45% |
| Sugars 4.64g | 3% |
| Protein 38.08g | 61% |
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