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Biga Pugliese
Biga Pugliese is a traditional Italian recipe for a yeast-based bread starter from Puglia. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Italian version of Biga Pugliese.
prep time
5 minutes
cook time
5 minutes
Total Time:
100 minutes
Additional Time:
(+24 hours proving)
Makes:
1 batch
Rating: 
Tags : Bread RecipesBaking RecipesItaly Recipes
Biga Pugliese is a classic bread starter from Puglia, Italy that's used in bread recipes such as
Puccia (Olive-studded Bread).
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp dried yeast
60ml warm water
350 ml water at room temperature
850g unbleached plain flour
Method:
Stir the yeast into the warm water and allow to prove for ten minutes. When done tip into a mixing bowl and add the remaining water and add the flour about 200g at a time, stirring in with a wooden spoon for about 3 minutes for each load. Cover the mixing bowl with saran wrap and allow to rise at room temperature for anywhere between 6 and 24 hours. If all is well the starter will triple in volume and then settle a little.
You should end-up with a wet and very sticky mixture which can be refrigerated if it's not being used immediately.
