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Kneading

Working dough to develop gluten structure.

Line drawing illustrating kneading
Working the dough by hand to build gluten strength.

The traditional method of working dough by repeatedly folding, pressing, and stretching it to develop gluten structure. Can be done by hand or with a mixer.

By Henry Hunter · Updated

Henry's notes from the bench

  • With sourdough, you rarely need to knead. The long fermentation time develops gluten naturally with just a few folds.
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