I know I'm not supposed to love it. Either I should love only artisanal whole-grain breads with beautiful leaf motifs carved into their crusty tops, artfully dusted with flour — and I do actually love ...

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Mix ingredients in stand mixer for 30-60 seconds. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 2 hours at room temperature. Transfer the bowl of dough to the refrigerator and let rest for two hours.