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750 gm (1 1/2 lb) trimmed, fresh fennel root, cleaned and cut in matchsticks
1 x level teapsoon of powdered saffron
150 ml (5 fl ounce, 2/3 c.) each dry white wine and water
6 x thick slices of coarse wholewheat or possibly wholemeal bread (optional)