Homemade Italian Bread
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This traditional Italian Bread made with a biga is the perfect homemade bread recipe. It may take time, but it's worth every second of it.
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Ingredients
FOR THE BIGA
- ½ cup water (lukewarm)*
- ¾ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 cups all purpose flour
FOR THE DOUGH
- ¾ cup + 1 tablespoon water (lukewarm)* divided (200 grams total, if you want to double the recipe double this amount)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1¾ teaspoons salt
*lukewarm water temperature should be between 100-110F (38-43C)
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Instructions
FOR THE BIGA
- To make the Biga - In a large bowl add the water and yeast, let sit five minutes the stir to combine.Add the flour and stir just until the flour has absorbed all the water. Do not form a dough ball.
- Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel, place in a warm draft free area and let rise 18-20 hours.
- Once the time as passed, in the bowl of the stand up mixer add the Biga and ¼ cup + 3 1 /2 tablespoons (112 grams) water, combine with a spatula.
- Add the flour, yeast, salt and the remaining water (¼ cup + 1 tablespoon / 74 grams). Start to knead the dough for about four minutes or until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Move the dough to a lightly floured flat surface and knead to form a smooth dough ball.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with tea towel and let rise for two hours.
- Form the dough into a round or long loaf or even small buns whichever you prefer. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Cover again and let rise for two hours.
- Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C). Place a pan of water on the bottom of the oven.
- Make a score in the bread and bake for about 20-25 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately place on a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!
Notes
- To tell if the bread is done, give it a good knock on the bottom of the loaf if it sounds hollow it is done or Insert an instant read thermometer into centre of the loaf, the temperature should read 190F (90C).
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1869kcal
(93%)
Carbohydrates
388g
(129%)
Protein
58g
(116%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4087mg
(170%)
Potassium
678mg
(19%)
Fiber
18g
(72%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
23mg
(128%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1loaf
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1869 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1869kcal | 93% |
| Carbohydrates | 388g | 129% |
| Protein | 58g | 116% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4087mg | 170% |
| Potassium | 678mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 23mg | 128% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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