What You Need to Know
A pre-ferment is a fermentation starter used in indirect methods of bread making. It may also be called mother dough.
Steps
- 1.
Poolish (France): Creates open crumb structure in baguettes
- 2.
Biga (Italy): Develops complex flavor in ciabatta
- 3.
Pâte Fermentée (France): Maintains consistent flavor profile in artisanal breads
The Science
Primary Reaction
Glycolysis