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Coil Fold

A gentle folding technique that builds dough strength.

Coil Fold: hands performing a coil fold on dough
Lift from the middle so both ends hang, then let them tuck under as you set it down.

A gentle folding technique where you lift the center of the dough and let the sides fall underneath, then rotate 90° and repeat. It builds strength without degassing the dough.

By Henry Hunter · Updated

Henry's notes from the bench

  • This is my go-to for high-hydration doughs. It's gentler than stretch-and-fold and perfect for preserving those bubbles.

Connected terms

Stretch and FoldBulk FermentationGluten

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