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    Sourdough Biga for Italian Bread. Photo by ghostlyvision

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    Total Time:

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    12 hrs 10 mins

    10 mins

    12 hrs

    ghostlyvision's Note:

    Make this biga with your sourdough starter for a terrific sourdough Italian bread. Start this the afternoon before you'll be baking the bread.

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    Ingredients:

    Serves: 1

    Yield:

    biga

    Units: US | Metric

    Directions:

    1. 1
      In medium bowl pour starter and warm water, mix until smooth. Add flour and beat until smooth, about 3 minutes, it will be quite stiff.
    2. 2
      Oil a large, deep bowl, scrape biga into it, cover with oiled plastic wrap and let rise for 12 - 18 hours, it will likely rise up and then fall back in on itself.
    3. 3
      Use as directed for the biga in your favorite Italian bread recipe or in the Chewy Italian Bread Chewy Italian Bread.
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    Nutritional Facts for Sourdough Biga for Italian Bread

    Serving Size: 1 (184 g)

    Servings Per Recipe: 1

    Amount Per Serving
    % Daily Value
    Calories 455.0
     
    Calories from Fat 11
    43%
    Total Fat 1.2 g
    1%
    Saturated Fat 0.1 g
    0%
    Cholesterol 0.0 mg
    0%
    Sodium 3.6 mg
    0%
    Total Carbohydrate 95.3 g
    31%
    Dietary Fiber 3.3 g
    13%
    Sugars 0.3 g
    1%
    Protein 12.9 g
    25%

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    sourdough starter

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