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Dough

Mixing and Developing Bread Dough

Guide

Mixing and Developing Bread Dough

Learn how mixing builds gluten, how to tell when dough is developed enough, and how to choose a hand, stand-mixer, or spiral-mixer approach.

Kneading Dough by Hand

Technique

Kneading Dough by Hand

Learn how to knead firm and wet bread dough by hand, when a rest can shorten the work, and how to tell when the dough is ready.

Mixing Dough in a Spiral Mixer

Technique

Mixing Dough in a Spiral Mixer

Learn how to mix pizza, butter-enriched dough, and high-hydration sourdough in a spiral mixer by planning ingredient order, dough development, and final temperature.

Developing Flavor During Fermentation

Guide

Developing Flavor During Fermentation

Learn how enzymes, microorganisms, time, temperature, and baking work together to develop flavor in fermented dough.

Maintaining Dough Strength Through Fermentation

Guide

Maintaining Dough Strength Through Fermentation

Learn how hydration, folds, gas, temperature, time, acidity, and proteolysis change dough strength during fermentation.