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Neapolitan pizza
Posted by Naheed Shah on September 7, 2024 at 19:13greetings
Yo Pakistan only powder instant yeast is available .Can i use it for biga making.
Sussan Estela Olaya replied 6 months, 1 week ago 2 Members · 1 Reply -
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Scoolinary Team
Hi Naheed.
Yes, you can use instant yeast to make a biga. Generally, instant yeast is used in smaller quantities compared to fresh yeast. To make a biga with instant yeast, you can use approximately 0.2% to 0.5% of the total weight of the flour.
For example, if you’re using 500 grams of flour, you could add between 1 to 2.5 grams of instant yeast. Keep in mind that biga ferments slowly, so you’ll need a long fermentation time at a low temperature to develop the flavor.
We hope this information helps.
Best regards.
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