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Introduction to Preferments - Italian Ciabatta

Preferments are a fantastic way to give your bread more character and flavor, without having to master sourdough right away. This course is your gateway to taming the art of high-hydration doughs and discovering the transformative power of preferments. Together, we'll create a rustic, airy ciabatta with a crust that's simply irresistible.

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What will you learn :

  • What are the advantages of adding a preferment to your dough

  • The fundamental principles of preferments, their type like the biga or poolish

  • How the add depth of flavor and a superior crumb

  • Understand the technique involved in working with a high hydration dough - essential for producing an authentic ciabatta

Level : Intermediate

Duration: 4 hours

Materials needed: a container to take home your bread or dough, apron, notepad and pen 

Price: 135 $

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Working with Pre-ferments - Ciabatta

CA$135

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