Preparing a biga preferment
Luigi Di Domenico shows how to prepare and ferment a biga preferment for rich, structured, and aromatic dough.
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Lesson details
Want a lighter, more aromatic pizza crust? It starts with biga.
In this online lesson, Luigi Di Domenico shows you how to prepare a biga preferment - a traditional Italian technique that enhances dough structure, flavor, and aroma. You'll be guided step-by-step through mixing methods, ideal ingredient ratios, and how to manage fermentation for consistent results.
What you'll learn in this lesson, Preparing a biga preferment
- How to prepare a biga using the correct flour, hydration, and yeast ratio
- The difference between biga and other preferments like poolish
- How to use temperature formulas for fermentation
Instructor

An Italian master pizza maker and gastronomic consultant; Luigi began his training near Naples. Continued in Greece, then moved to Spain and it is in Barcelona where he began to gain experience. Throughout his career, he worked alongside renowned...
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