Poolish

//puːlɪʃ//

Synonyms for "poolish" (6 found)

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Closest matches (2)

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Related words (3)

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Synonyms

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etymologically related_to

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related to

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Translations

9 translations across 4 languages.

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French

3 entries
  • levain sur levure noun (mixture)
  • levain-levure noun (mixture)
  • poolish noun (mixture)

Italian

2 entries
  • biga noun (mixture)
  • poolish noun (mixture)

Polish

2 entries
  • biga noun (mixture)
  • zaczyn drożdżowy noun (mixture)

Spanish

2 entries
  • poolish noun (mixture)
  • pulís noun (mixture)

Sample sentences

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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 […]

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