Biga

Name: Biga
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons active dry yeast; 828 milliliters unbleached bread flour; 118 milliliters warm water; 296 milliliters cold water

Biga might be a good recipe to expand your side dish recipe box. This recipe serves 5. One portion of this dish contains approximately 11g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 322 calories. Head to the store and pick up active yeast, unbleached bread flour, warm water, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 20 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegan diet.

Instructions

Place the warm water in a small bowl, and sprinkle the yeast over the top.

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Water

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Let stand until yeast has dissolved and is foamy, about 15 minutes.

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Yeast

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.

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All Purpose Flour

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Yeast

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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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Water

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