Let's get our bagette on

To make good french bread, you will need high gluten flour or gluten to add in.

And this process is a two day affair.

Today on day one we will make the poolish. I want you to add equal parts flour and water with a heavy pinch of yeast together. Let's say 6 ounces.


Put it in an airtight container and let it sit until tomorrow.

So to recap:
6 oz water
6 oz flour
Good solid pinch of yeast
Mix