Biga Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Sourdough Bread Recipes. (Biga Recipe). A biga, or 'starter', adds flavor and extra leavening power to bread dough.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 1day

Total: 1day

Servings: 5

Yield: 5 cups

Biga Recipe

Ingredients

¾ teaspoon active dry yeast

½ cup warm water

3 ½ cups unbleached bread flour

1 ¼ cups cold water

Bread

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Biga Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:5

Calories: 348

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.7g 23%

Carbohydrates: 69.8g 23%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 1.6g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.9IU

Niacin Equivalents: 9.8mg 75%

Folate: 189.5mcg 47%

Calcium: 17.3mg 2%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 25.4mg 9%

Potassium: 108.7mg 3%

Sodium: 4.7mg

Thiamin: 0.8mg 79%

Calories From Fat: 14.6

*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.

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