Step 2: Mix the Dough. In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms.

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For the starter, pour the water into a medium bowl and stir in the sugar. Lightly stir in the yeast and leave in a warm place for about 10 minutes or until a beige foam floats on the surface.

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