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Lean Dough

A dough consisting primarily of flour, water, salt, and yeast, with little to no added fat or sugar. Baguettes, sourdough boules, and pizza dough are classic lean doughs.

By Henry Hunter · Updated

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Enriched DoughBaguette
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Sources

  • The Perfect Loaf
  • Breadtopia