Lesson details
Want a lighter, more aromatic pizza crust? It starts with biga.
In this online lesson, Luigi Di Domenico shows you how to prepare a biga preferment - a traditional Italian technique that enhances dough structure, flavor, and aroma. You'll be guided step-by-step through mixing methods, ideal ingredient ratios, and how to manage fermentation for consistent results.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Preparing a biga preferment
- How to prepare a biga using the correct flour, hydration, and yeast ratio
- The difference between biga and other preferments like poolish
- How to use temperature formulas for fermentation