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these are awesome! this recipe is the first bread recipe that I have been able to get to work for me! (I am NOT a bread baker lol) These were so easy to make tho and love that they are already made out! Just let come to room temp (I let mine out about 45 minutes) before baking.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2015 19:35","GUID":"b2fe50d74538463e8acbc8cb780f403c","MemberId":1675049,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jetluvs2cook","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2015 19:35"},{"Comment":"
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