What Does Pate Fermentee Mean

Its French name is pâte fermentée (fermented dough) or PF for short. Traditionally, bakers kept some of the dough made on one day back to start the next day’s dough. Unfortunately, it is also sometimes referred to as “old dough” which is somewhat less appealing!

How long does pate Fermentee last?

The Pate Fermentee can be stored for 8-12 hours at room temperature or up to a few days in the refrigerator before it looses too much of its leavening ability.

What is the purpose of a Poolish?

Poolish, also called liquid biga or yeast, is a leavening method used in indirect baking. It is a pre-ferment that makes baked goods soft, fragrant and aromatic, especially bread and pizza. Poolish is made by mixing water, flour and yeast together, in varying proportions.