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, biga dough has a low hydration compared to other starters - meaning it uses less water - which leads to a slower fermentation, firmer texture and a delicious, nutty flavour. Ciabatta bread is perhaps the most well-known recipe that uses this process, and biga dough is another great option for a flavourful pizza base.Â
Although biga dough takes a little longer to prepare, good things come to those who wait, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Check out this recipe from Bristol-based pizza blogger and Ooni Ambassador, Julian Guy (
@pizzaislovely
). It’ll turn you into a biga-dough devotee.
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# 100% Biga Pizza Dough
When it comes to this biga pizza dough recipe, we believe biga is better. A type of Italian [preferment](https://modernistbread.com/are-biga-poolish-and-sponge-interchangeable/), biga dough has a low hydration compared to other starters - meaning it uses less water - which leads to a slower fermentation, firmer texture and a delicious, nutty flavour. Ciabatta bread is perhaps the most well-known recipe that uses this process, and biga dough is another great option for a flavourful pizza base.
Although biga dough takes a little longer to prepare, good things come to those who wait, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Check out this recipe from Bristol-based pizza blogger and Ooni Ambassador, Julian Guy ([@pizzaislovely](https://www.instagram.com/pizzaislovely/?hl=en)). It’ll turn you into a biga-dough devotee.
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| Readable Markdown | When it comes to this biga pizza dough recipe, we believe biga is better. A type of Italian [preferment](https://modernistbread.com/are-biga-poolish-and-sponge-interchangeable/), biga dough has a low hydration compared to other starters - meaning it uses less water - which leads to a slower fermentation, firmer texture and a delicious, nutty flavour. Ciabatta bread is perhaps the most well-known recipe that uses this process, and biga dough is another great option for a flavourful pizza base.
Although biga dough takes a little longer to prepare, good things come to those who wait, but you don’t have to take our word for it. Check out this recipe from Bristol-based pizza blogger and Ooni Ambassador, Julian Guy ([@pizzaislovely](https://www.instagram.com/pizzaislovely/?hl=en)). It’ll turn you into a biga-dough devotee.
Difficulty
Servings
Seven 12-inch (30-centimetre) pizzas
Prep Time
24 hours
Cook Time
1 to 1.5 minutes

Note
Biga needs a 16-hour head start to get going, but we think you’ll agree that the results are more than worth it. If you prefer fresh yeast, use 1 teaspoon (4 grams) and either mix the yeast with water and let sit for 3 minutes (rehydration method), or crumble it over the flour and then add water (dry blend). We always suggest checking the activation instructions on your yeast packets and testing accordingly.
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