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Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.","group":"Shaping","title":"Transfer the dough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the logs are lightly golden and firm to the touch.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in the preheated oven","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).","group":"Slicing","title":"Remove from the oven and let cool","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Slicing"},{"id":"instruction-8","text":"Using a serrated knife, cut the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick slices. Arrange the slices cut-side down on the baking sheet.","group":"Slicing","title":"Cut the logs diagonally","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Slicing"},{"id":"instruction-9","text":"Bake again at 325°F (163°C) for 10-15 minutes, turning them halfway through, until they are dry and crisp.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake again at 325°F","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Baking"}],"notes":"To get the perfect slice, wait about 5 minutes after the first bake before cutting, but do not let the logs cool completely or they will crumble. 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