The Art of French Pastry

(Chris Devlin) #1

together. Sprinkle the all-
purpose flour over the
top. Let sit undisturbed for
10 to 15 minutes, until
cracks form on the
surface of the flour. This
signifies that the yeast is
fermenting. The
fermentation of the yeast
creates a very slight acidic
flavor that contributes a
pleasant flavor to the
dough.

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