PRE-DOUGH AT 11 A.M.
KNEADING TIME* 4 min. first speed + 5 min. second speed or until the dough is smooth, dry and well corded. Then, add the butter.
DOUGH TEMP. 26-28 °C
RESTING TIME 5 hrs, covered with a cloth, at 28 °C or until the volume has tripled.
EMULSION
Melt the cocoa mass then mix it in together with all the ingredients. Set aside in the fridge.
BIGA AT 2 P.M.
KNEADING TIME* 4 min. first speed + 5 min. second speed or until the dough is smooth, dry and well corded.
DOUGH TEMP. 26-28 °C
RESTING TIME 2.5 hrs, covered with a cloth, at 27-30 °C or until the volume has tripled.
FINAL DOUGH AT 4:30 P.M.
KNEADING TIME* 4 min. first speed + 7 min. second speed or until the dough is smooth and dry. Gradually add the emulsion.
DOUGH TEMP. 26-28 °C
RESTING TIME approx. 20 min. at 30 °C
SHAPING Divide into 1045 g pieces and turn two times.
LEAVENING approx. 10-11 hrs at 18 °C and 80% humidity or until the dome emerges 3 cm from the mould.
BAKING* 170 °C for approx. 35 min. with closed value + 25 min. at 160 °C with open valve.
*Recipe is to be adapted to the technique and machinery used.