1 3/10 | cups | Flour, All Purpose | ||
2 | tablespoon | Yeast | ||
1 | pounds | Water | ||
5 | cups | Flour, All Purpose | ||
5 9/25 | pounds | Potatoes, Mashed | ||
1/10 | Vital Wheat Gluten | |||
1/25 | cup | Sugar | ||
1/20 | tablespoon | Yeast | ||
2 7/20 | pounds | Biga | ||
9/25 | pound | Buttermilk Powder | ||
17/100 | teaspoon | Salt |
The night before, combine the first flour with the yeast and water. Mix well and allow to sit overnight. This is the biga.
The next day, mix the remaining ingredients except the salt, for a short period of time. Let sit about 20 minutes, and add the salt. Mix for about 10 minutes developing normally.
This will make 8 loaves.