Key characteristics of a biga:

Pre-ferment: It is a separate dough that is made first and then added to the final dough mixture.

Ingredients: It consists of flour, water, and a small amount of yeast.

Fermentation: It ferments for a long period, often 12 to 48 hours, which develops flavor and structure.

Benefits: Using a biga results in a more aromatic, flavorful, and porous bread or pizza.

nostr:note19q0mg9ka57qzyjuyswwwmgaf9mp4546dvpu9v95ulfxn5qlhpqxq0dtmmd

Reply to this note

Please Login to reply.

Discussion

I call the preferment the poolish

I've always wondered about this. I've heard both terms used. Is there a technical difference? I think of a biga being wetter than a foolish, but I don't know why.