ProcessIntermediate
Sponge
A wet pre-ferment, similar to a poolish but often containing all the liquid for the recipe. It is whipped up to incorporate air and allowed to ferment until bubbly/foamy before the remaining ingredients are added.
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Sources
- King Arthur Baking
- Breadtopia