Biga starter
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Biga starter

 I love bread, especially the traditional artisan style bakery bread you find in Italy, France or other European countries. Many of these breads use starters, which adds complexity to the flavor, a better texture and more. This simple recipe for a Biga starter is based on an Italian biga recipe. Keep some in hand for…

Baking, Vegan-Style
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Baking, Vegan-Style

 As a baker, I want to make sure every baked good is delicious, has good consistency, and is baked properly.  There are some obvious challenges when baking vegan foods.  I’m sure many of us have experienced them first-hand, myself included.  So for all of you bakers, here are some tips on vegan substitutions to ensure…