What Is Biga pugliese and How Can I Use It?

Biga pugliese rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 3 recipes to cook with it.

Recipes using biga pugliese

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Casareccio (Rustic Wholewheat Bread)

Casareccio is a rustic Italian wholewheat bread made with biga starter, yielding 3 crusty loaves with a chewy crumb. Fold in walnuts, pistachios, or black olives for your own twist.

Puccia (Olive Studded Rolls)

Puccia, traditional olive-studded rolls from Puglia with a crackling crust and open, airy crumb. Built on a slow biga preferment with whole wheat flour and chopped olives folded through every loaf.

Puccia(Olive Studded Rolls)

Puccia, traditional Italian olive-studded bread rolls from Puglia made with biga starter and whole wheat flour. Crusty, airy rolls with a long rise for deep flavor.

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