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Biga
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THYCOOK
"A biga, or 'starter', adds flavor and extra leavening power to bread dough."
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Ingredients
1 d 20 m servings 348Original recipe yields 5 servings (5 cups)
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Directions
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- 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.
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Most helpful positive review
12/28/2005
Biga or any other starter isn't something for the occasional baker. This recipe is simple and worked perfectly. I took it out of the refrigerator 6 hours prior to using it for ciabatta to get ...
Most helpful critical review
10/12/2005
I didn't have much success with this. There is only one recipe on this site that uses Biga (foccocia bread) and I didn't think it was very good. It was an interesting experience though and I a...
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12/28/2005
Biga or any other starter isn't something for the occasional baker. This recipe is simple and worked perfectly. I took it out of the refrigerator 6 hours prior to using it for ciabatta to get ...
10/12/2005
I didn't have much success with this. There is only one recipe on this site that uses Biga (foccocia bread) and I didn't think it was very good. It was an interesting experience though and I a...
1/16/2012
I like this formula. It makes beautiful strands. I have been keeping a batch in the fridge and when I'm ready to make French or Italian bread, I put it in a big bowl and leave it on the counter ...
8/20/2011
I would like to point out, that biga means starter and there are quite a few recipes on this site that use starters. I had some really good success with my biga, but I was curious the consistenc...
4/16/2013
i am gonna make my starter now so i can have sourdough bread this wknd..
3/21/2017
To use this you must understand hydration and calculate the changes needed in the original recipe.