Baking BasicsEuropeanbeginner

A comprehensive guide to perfecting your poolish

Name: A comprehensive guide to perfecting your poolish
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 960 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 150g all-purpose flour; 150g water (use slightly warm water if your kitchen is chilly!); 4g instant yeast (roughly 1 tsp)

Level up your home baking with this simple overnight flavor booster.

960 min

Total time

Servings

beginner

Difficulty

Nutritional Information(per serving)

550

Calories

15g

Protein

110g

Carbs

1.5g

Fat

Fiber

Ingredients

150g all-purpose flour
150g water (use slightly warm water if your kitchen is chilly!)
4g instant yeast (roughly 1 tsp)

Instructions

1
Mix it up: Grab a bowl and toss in your flour, yeast, and water. Give it a good stir with a wooden spoon until everything is well mixed and there are no dry flour spots left.
2
Seal it: Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap to keep the moisture in.
3
The wait (Fridge Method): For the best flavor, pop it in the fridge for about 16 hours. This slow 'cold fermentation' is where the magic happens.
4
The wait (Counter Method): If you're in a bit more of a hurry, you can leave it on the counter for about 12 hours. Just make sure the room isn't too cold!
5
Check for bubbles: Your poolish is ready when it's doubled in size and looks super bubbly and active. It's now ready to be mixed into your favorite bread dough! (homecookdude.com)