biga
Americannoun
plural
bigaeEtymology
Origin of biga
1840–50; < Latin bīga, bīgae, for *biiuga ( bi- bi- 1 + iug ( um ) yoke 1 + -a feminine nominative singular ending)
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A biga is an Italian-style preferment typically left for around 12 hours to ripen, bringing additional flavor and textural benefits to the final dough.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2021
Commonly, ciabatta is leavened with instant yeast, usually mixed up as a biga.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2021
The pies — their crusts flavored with a touch of biga, the slightly fermented starter — are worth a visit to Stellina all by themselves.
From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2019
Add 1½ cups of the biga to the yeast mixture and mix with your fingers for one to two minutes to break it up.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2013
The biga itself consists of a seat resting on the axle, with a rail at each side to protect the driver from the wheels.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
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