Dry Brewer’s Yeast for Thick Pizza Bases, Biga & Focaccia - (3 x 7g)

The secret to deliciously high, airy pizza bases, soft focaccias and traditional pizza in teglia (tray pizza). The Paneangeli Lievito di Birra Pizza Bella Alta is a specially formulated dried beer yeast (lievito di birra disidratato) that provides maximum vertical rising power and a spongy, lush crumb structure.

Where traditional yeast focuses on thin, crispy bases, Pizza Bella Alta is developed for pizza makers and enthusiasts who love a thick, tender and airy crust with large air bubbles. This dried beer yeast is also particularly suitable for pre-ferments such as a Biga (stiff pre-dough with 45–50% hydration for extra flavour and strength) or a Poolish (liquid pre-dough with 100% hydration for a light, mild structure). You add the yeast directly dry to the flour (e.g. Manitoba or Tipo 0) without dissolving it in water first.

One package contains 3 sachets of 7 grams. One sachet of 7 grams is equivalent to 25 grams of fresh beer yeast. Use 1 sachet for a quick direct rise on 500 grams of flour, or dose small amounts (1 to 2 grams) for a slow cold rise of 24 to 48 hours with Biga or Poolish.

Baking tip: How do you dose Pizza Bella Alta for Biga & Poolish?

• Direct Dough for High Pizza / Focaccia: 1 sachet (7 g) per 500 g flour for a quick, powerful rise.

• Poolish (100% hydration, 12–16 hours rise): Use approx. 1.5 to 2 grams yeast per 500 g flour for an extremely airy, honeycomb-like structure.

• Biga (50% hydration, 16–24 hours rise): Use approx. 1 to 2 grams yeast per 500 g flour (e.g. pure Manitoba) for the ultimate pizza al taglio with a crispy bottom and airy inside.

Short Highlights

• Specially for High Bases: Ideal for thick pizza bases, focaccia, pizza in teglia and pizza al taglio.

• Perfect for Biga & Poolish: Offers excellent stability for both quick doughs and long fermentations (24–48 hours).

• Directly Mixable: Can be mixed directly dry with the flour without pre-fermentation or dissolving.

• Convenient Portion Packaging: Three sachets of 7g individually packaged for maximum freshness.

• Long Shelf Life: No hassle with expired fresh yeast blocks in the fridge.