"To make this bread, the starter must be prepared a couple of days in advance. Despite the need for forward planning, it is easy to make and the leftover starter can be used to make more loaves...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups bread flour, for starter
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1 tbsp sugar
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one 1/4 oz (7 g) envelope instant yeast, for starter
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1 tbsp fennel seeds
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2 1/4 cups tepid water, for starter
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1 tsp salt
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4 3/4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
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1 1/2 cups tepid water
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one 1/4 oz (7 g) envelope instant yeast