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Place half the flour in a bowl.
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Cream the yeast with 30 ml of the warm
water.
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Pour on the remaining water and mix
well.
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Pour the yeast liquid and the 'starter'
into the flour and knead until smooth.
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Cover the bowl and leave in a warm
place overnight.
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Mix together the remaining flour and
the salt and sprinkle on to the dough.
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Knead until all the flour is taken up
and the dough is smooth.
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Heat the oven to 230oC (450oF),
Gas 8.
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Grease and warm a baking tray.
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Divide the dough into 18 pieces and
shape into rolls.
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Place on the baking tray, brush with
milk and cut a cross shape in the top of each.
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Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
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Leave in a warm place until doubled in
size.
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Bake for 20 minutes, or until well
risen and crispy.