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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 cups warm water (plus more for alkaline solution)
• 2 envelopes active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 5 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (divided, plus more for kneading)
• Unsalted butter (for greasing)
• 3/4 cup baking soda
• 1 large egg beaten with 1 tablespoon of water
• Flaky salt (such as Maldon)
• Yellow mustard (for serving)