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Pre ferment development

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dmichael72

Pre ferment development

I have working my way through FWSY and have decided I like using pre ferments as opposed to the constant upkeep of a starter.

I want to adapt a recipe I love from Artisan Bread in 5 minutes a Day to using a polish. It is a mix of white, WW, and rye. In FWSY he has an adaptation of a 70-20-10 mix but only for the overnight straight dough.

so here is my question: should I mix my poolish with the same ratio of flour or make it with all white flour and add the whole grains to the final mix.

I will try both methods and see which I like better.

Dan

Ilya Flyamer's picture
Ilya Flyamer

Prefermenting whole grain enhances its flavour. Up to you to decide whether you want that or not!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcw5MkP28T4

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dmichael72

Great video link!