Delifrance Catalogue 2025

P • 44 MADE WITH BIGA Biga is a fermentation technique used in Italian bread-making. Requiring patience and expertise, it results in a superior-quality Italian bread, for an exceptional, authentic taste experience. Originating in Italy, Biga is a pre-fermented dough made from water, flour and yeast or natural sourdough. This mixture is left to ferment for an extended period allowing the natural yeasts and bacteria to develop and release complex flavors. Biga provides many benefits, including a lighter, more honeycombed crumb, a crisp golden crust and a deeper flavour. It also helps to extend the bread’s shelf life.