ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Poolish – Definition, Meaning & Examples

/puːlɪʃ/ · noun

Meaning

A mixture of flour and water with a little yeast; used to make some forms of dough..

Example Sentences

In order to ensure a lower acidity, the ideal time to add the poolish to the dough is when it has matured. At this point it will have domed slightly and will be just beginning to deflate. A long poolish produces more interesting aromas and requires […]

Word Forms

Synonyms for poolish

Related Words

When Should You Use Poolish?

Use poolish when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

Related Dictionary Tools

Frequently Asked Questions

What does poolish mean?

Poolish means A mixture of flour and water with a little yeast; used to make some forms of dough..

What is a synonym for poolish?

Common synonyms include pre-ferment, sponge, bread starter.

What is the opposite of poolish?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use poolish in a sentence?

In order to ensure a lower acidity, the ideal time to add the poolish to the dough is when it has matured. At this point it will have domed slightly and will be just beginning to deflate. A long poolish produces more interesting aromas and requires […]

Sources & Attribution

FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.