Definitions by pseudoudouuu

Pâte Fermentée

french word for fermented dough made by saving a portion of fully mixed bread dough from a previous batch to add into a new batch the next day

gives commercially yeasted white bread a deeper, aged flavor and better structure.

"The baker used a 20% pâte fermentée to give his standard white loaves a more complex flavor and a crispier crust."

Pâte Fermentée by pseudoudouuu September 8, 2026

Pâte Fermentée

french term for fermented dough made by saving a portion of fully mixed bread dough from a previous batch to add into a new batch the next day

gives commercially yeasted white bread a deeper, aged flavor and better structure.

"The baker used a 20% pâte fermentée to give his standard white loaves a more complex flavor and a crispier crust."

Pâte Fermentée by pseudoudouuu September 8, 2026

knead

to press and fold a substance (typically dough) with your hands until it's fully mixed together.

"Step 6 of this beignet recipe says to knead the dough."

knead by pseudoudouuu September 8, 2026