Warm water is the universal default. Warm milk for desserts, biryani, milk teas. Warm white wine for risotto and seafood. Warm stock for soups, paella, and stews. Always warm, never boiling. Always 15+ minutes.
Water bloom
- 2–3 tbsp warm water (≈ 140°F / 60°C)
- 20–30 threads
- 15–20 minutes covered
Milk bloom
- 1/4 cup warm whole milk
- 20–30 threads
- Strain or use whole
Wine bloom
- 2 tbsp warm white wine
- 20 threads
- Use in risotto Milanese, mussels
Stock bloom
- 1/4 cup warm stock (fish, chicken, vegetable)
- 25 threads
- Use in paella, bouillabaisse, soups