levain

ləˈvæn
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Translation of levain into German

Noun

1.

baking

TECH.
starter dough for sourdough bread
TECH.
Sauerteig mVorteig Anstellgut
  • The baker prepared the levain for tomorrow's bread.Der Bäcker bereitete den Sauerteig für das Brot von morgen vor.
2.

starter

TECH.
mixture of flour and water fermented with wild yeast
TECH.
Sauerteig mVorteig
  • She prepared the levain a day before baking the bread.Sie bereitete den Sauerteig einen Tag vor dem Brotbacken vor.
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  • levain: starter dough for sourdough bread
    (baking) Sauerteig
  • levain: mixture of flour and water fermented with wild yeast
    (starter) Sauerteig

Synonyms and analogies of levain in English

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Examples of levain in a sentence

  • Levain is crucial for the bread's fermentation process.
  • The levain gives the bread a unique flavor.
  • Maintaining a healthy levain is crucial for good sourdough.

Translations of "levain" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
derSauerteignm.

His levain was so active that it overflowed the jar.

Sein Sauerteig war so aktiv, dass er das Glas überlief.

She monitored the levain closely, adjusting the flour as needed.

Sie überwachte den Sauerteig genau und passte das Mehl nach Bedarf an.

Using a strong levain can dramatically improve the bread's texture.

Ein kräftiger Sauerteig kann die Konsistenz des Brotes deutlich verbessern.

You can make your own levain from just flour and water.

Man kann seinen eigenen Sauerteig nur aus Mehl und Wasser herstellen.

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Other translations for levain:

  • Vorteig

levain: Examples and translations in context

He mixed levain into the flour, creating a bubbly dough.

Er mischte Sauerteig in das Mehl ein und schuf einen blubbernden Teig.

Using levain instead of commercial yeast creates a richer flavor.

Die Verwendung von Sauerteig anstelle von Handelshefe erzeugt einen reicheren Geschmack.

The recipe called for a specific amount of levain for the best results.

Das Rezept verlangte nach einer bestimmten Menge Sauerteig für die besten Ergebnisse.

The baker prepared a fresh levain to start the sourdough bread.

Der Bäcker bereitete einen frischen Sauerteig vor, um das Sauerteigbrot zu starten.

A healthy levain can be the secret to great artisan bread.

Ein gesunder Sauerteig kann das Geheimnis für großartiges handwerkliches Brot sein.

Before baking, always smell the levain to check its readiness.

Vor dem Backen sollte man immer am Sauerteig riechen, um seine Reife zu überprüfen.

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