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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
For Dusting
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, sourdough starter, and water. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- 3
Add Salt and Flavorings
Add the salt, dried cherries, and anise seeds to the dough and continue kneading for another 5 minutes until fully incorporated.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise at room temperature for 4 to 6 hours, or until doubled in size.
Shaping and Baking
- 5
Shape the Dough
Once the dough has risen, gently deflate it and turn it out onto a floured surface. Shape it into a round loaf.
- 6
Second Rise
Transfer the shaped dough to a proofing basket dusted with rice flour, cover it, and let it rise for an additional 2 hours.
- 7
Preheat the Oven
About 30 minutes before baking, preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) with a baking stone or a baking sheet inside.
- 8
Score and Bake
Carefully turn the dough onto the preheated baking surface, score the top with a sharp knife, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
- 9
Cool
Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
