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# Denali’s No-Knead Miracle Bread
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require ‘cast_iron_dutch_oven’ # sudo gem install dutch_oven –version 3.5 Quart –source KitchenwaresStore
require ‘mixing_bowl’
require ’spatula’
desc "Step 1. To be performed at night"
task(:at_night) do
ingredients = { ‘Warm Water’ => ‘2 Cups’,
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