Beer Poolish
I have been cruising some bread baking communities. It's so fun for a baker like me.
I found one blogger, Edinburgh Foodie, I enjoy reading. She shared a recipe for a beer poolish to make bread.
What is a poolish? I had to ask too. Turns out it's a quick starter.
I found one blogger, Edinburgh Foodie, I enjoy reading. She shared a recipe for a beer poolish to make bread.
What is a poolish? I had to ask too. Turns out it's a quick starter.
Over night ferment a mix of beer flour and yeast. I have never had much success with starters so I was pleased when this bubbled up like it did.
I mixed up the bread dough and it jumped up. Look at this rise!
It baked off beautifully too. So YUMMY!
This is a luscious white bread. However there is very little beer flavor. I used a pale ale. Next time I use a darker beer.
This is so good!
Comments
I'd call this a sponge and have used them with beer with great success. Have you then tried making the bread with a healthy dose of the spent mash! Great flavor and texture to say nothing of fiber.