-- Pre-ferment (biga) --45% hydration
Flour in the pre-ferment500 g
Water in the pre-ferment225 g
Fresh yeast in the pre-ferment5 g
-- Refresh (final dough) --
Refresh flour500 g
Refresh water425 g
Salt25 g
Extra yeast in refresh0 g
-- Total dough --
Effective hydration65%
Total yeast5 g
Total dough weight1 680 g
Biga matures 16-24 h at 18°C in an open container: it boosts strength and aroma. Poolish works faster (8-16 h), giving soft doughs like pala pizza. Always mix the pre-ferment with the refresh water before adding the rest.