Recipes Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Sourdough Bread Recipes Biga 4.8 (8) 7 Reviews 3 Photos A biga, or 'starter', adds flavor and extra leavening power to bread dough. Recipe by THYCOOK Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 1 day Total Time: 1 day 20 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast ½ cup warm water 3 ½ cups unbleached bread flour 1 ¼ cups cold water Directions Place the warm water in a small bowl, and sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let stand until yeast has dissolved and is foamy, about 15 minutes. Measure flour into a large bowl. Make a well in the center, and pour in the yeast mixture and cold water. Use a sturdy spoon to mix it together until sticky and difficult to stir, but nevertheless thoroughly combined. Cover and allow to ferment for 24 hours in the refrigerator before using. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. To use, rinse a measuring cup in cool water, scoop out the amount of starter needed, and bring to room temperature. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 348 Calories 2g Fat 70g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 5 Calories 348 % Daily Value * Total Fat 2g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 1% Sodium 5mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 70g 25% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Total Sugars 0g Protein 12g Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 4mg 24% Potassium 109mg 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved