About Preferments
Want to elevate your homemade bread game beyond the bag? Explore the fascinating world of preferments! These pre-fermented doughs, made with a portion of your final dough ingredients, add depth of flavor, improved texture, and a touch of magic to your loaves.
Here's a peek at some popular preferments you'll discover in this category:
- Sourdough Starter: The rock-star of of fermented leavings, sourdough uses wild yeasts and bacteria for a tangy rise and an artisan crust.
- Poolish: This high-hydration French preferment creates baguettes and other breads with airy texture and a slightly sweet flavor.
- Biga: Italian biga is a lower-hydration alternative to poolish, perfect for crusty loaves and focaccia with a complex taste.
- Pâte Fermentée (Old Dough): This French method uses leftover dough from a previous bake to add richness and flavor to new breads.
Dive into this preferments category to unlock the secrets of preferments and discover how they can transform your everyday loaves into bakery-worthy masterpieces!