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Le Bus Sesame Semolina

Ingredients for the Biga (starter)

1 & 1/2 cups water, room temperature (70F.)
1/4 ounce dry active yeast or one cake fresh yeast
3 cups bread flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Ingredients for the Dough

1 recipe for biga
1 & 1/2 pounds water (60F.)
1/4 ounce fresh yeast
2 tablespoons malt syrup (optional)
1 pound semolina flour
1 pound bread flour
2 tablespoons salt
sesame seeds

Method

To make the biga, dissolve the yeast in the water for several minutes. Mix the flour and the salt together in a bowl, then blend in the yeast with a spoon until combined. Turn the mixture onto a lightly floured worktable and knead briefly until a ball is formed. It will be rough and fairly stiff. Place the biga in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 24 hours.