CHESTNUT BREAD WITH VIVANT
Ingredients
| 750 | g | Gran Lievitati - soft wheat flour type 0 |
| 100 | g | VIVANT - The Lievito Madre Natural Yeast by Ezio Marinato |
| 200 | g | chestnut flour |
| 40 | g | salt |
| 1200 | g | water |
| 10 | g | malt extract |
| 400 | g | chestnut gel |
| 900 | g | chopped boiled chestnuts |
Preparation
CHESTNUT GEL
To be prepared the day before using 300g of boiling water and 100g of chestnut flour.
Boil the water and pour it over the chestnut flour. Whisk immediately to combine. Cover with plastic wrap (ensure it touches the surface of the gel to prevent a skin from forming). Let cool at room temperature.
CLASSIC METHOD
KNEADING TIME: Knead until the dough is smooth and dry.
DOUGH TEMPERATURE: 26°C (79°F)
DOUGH RESTING: Let the dough rest for about 16-18 hours at 26-28°C (78-82 °F) or until it doubles in volume.
DIVIDING: Divide the dough into 800 g pieces and let rise for about 1 hour at 30 °C (86 °F).
LEAVENING: Shape the dough and let it rise for about 2 hours at 30 °C (86 °F), with 80% humidity.
BAKING: Bake at 220°C (428 °F ) for about 30 minutes with steam.
PASTE METHOD
Take 300 g of the liquid indicated in the recipe at 30°C (86°F).
Add 100 g of VIVANT and mix until fully and evenly rehydrated.
Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Continue with the preparation following the classic method.
Note: The recipe, times, and temperatures should be adjusted based on the techniques and equipment used.