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.

Instructions: 1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and yeast. Add the water and, using a wooden spoon or your hand, mix until you have a wet, sticky dough, about 30 seconds.

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.

1 1/2 cups cubed crusty whole-grain bread (1/2-inch cubes, preferably day-old) 3 cups grape tomatoes, cut into quarters 1 medium English (seedless) cucumber, cut into 1/2-inch dice ...