This blog is part of a series of articles from the Lallemand Baking Update publication. See the full series here. Preferments are an essential part of the breadbaking process, impacting key attributes and development. To optimize your preferment, and final product, you'll need to understand how preferments work, and the [...]
Yeast brewing in just water and sugar. Water Brew Also Known As Flour-Free Ferment or Water Preferment System What is Water Brew? A water brew is a mixture of water, yeast and a buffer which is then fermented for a specific time at a predetermined temperature. A water brew is [...]
Flour brew has a higher water content than traditional sponge. Flour Brew Also Known As Liquid Sponge or Flour Preferment What is Flour Brew? A flour brew, or liquid sponge, is a type of preferment which contains more water than flour to keep the mixture pumpable. As with the sponge [...]
