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We loved this bread-it's so nice and soft...perfectly wonderful warm from the oven or toasted for breakfast. I used part-skim ricotta, instant yeast and made it by hand rather than using a bread machine. It makes (1) 8x4-inch loaf of bread. Since it makes a pretty small loaf, I think I'll double the ingredients to make a larger loaf and either a mini loaf or dinner rolls the next time I make it-and yes, there definitely will be a next time.<\/p>
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This is wonderful bread. Makes great toast. Good with turkey sandwiches. I think I am going to make it again and try a little wheat flour as this is so moist, I think it can take it. Not sure it it matters what fat content the ricotta is though. Guess I will get to experiment! Yum!!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/12\/2012 09:14","GUID":"64afd9081e8641499d93908d65c9823b","MemberId":1126206,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"michellern","SubmittedDate":"02\/12\/2012 09:14"},{"Comment":"
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