Tag: italian bread
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Rustic Country Loaf in the city
So the verdict is in, biga is better. At least on some levels. The bread from the biga has a dark, crunchy crust. The loaf is smooth and dense, yet not so dense that you feel it sitting in your stomach like a rock. On the other hand, the quick no-knead style bread that The…
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Biga, not just better
So I’ve already given you a preview cartoon-teaser of the starter that I’ve been making. I thought a picture might be even more helpful. Isn’t the little starter just adorable? I can’t wait to see what type of bread he turns into! The starter is really quick and takes less than 5 minutes to make,…
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Feathering, back in style? Italian Feather Bread
There’s been a resurgence of all things from the 80’s lately. I find it highly entertaining, especially as the people most embracing this style are generally too young to really remember it from the first time around. If I was allowed to use hairspray when I was younger, I’m sure my hair would have been…