Channeling Bialystok

Instructions: To channel one's Bialystok roots, sift wholegrain flour by hand and incorporate into naturally risen starter.  Allow four ounce rounds to rise 5 hours, then press, dimple center, and fill with onions, poppies, or as you like.  Bake at 450 for 24 minutes.

Kossar's Bialy Recipe: 100 pounds flour, 7 gallons water, 2 pounds salt, 1 pound yeast.  Yield: 70-80 dozen bialys (3 ounces each).  Via Mimi Sheraton