Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the biga by mixing 1/2 cup of flour, 1/4 cup of water, and a pinch of yeast. Let it rest overnight.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining flour, water, salt, and the biga from the previous step.
- Use a spoon to mix until combined and sticky; do not knead.
- Cover the bowl and let the dough rise for about 2 hours, or until puffy.
- Scrape the dough onto a floured surface and shape it gently into a rectangle.
- Cut the dough into two long pieces and transfer them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the dough to rise again until bubbly.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
For best results, ensure the dough is sticky and handle it gently to maintain air pockets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg