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Abol Maize - Latvian Apple Bread
From: http://www.garsigalatvija.lv/abolu-platsmaize-no-rauga-miklas/ and translated by my father guntis
ABOL MAIZE (APPLE BREAD)
Ingredients:
Dough:
2 ½ cups flour (cup = 250 ml)
Flour for kneading, dough board, etc
250 ml water or milk (see notes re: kefira)
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Oi. Bigots piss me off.
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