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Pre-Shape

Pre-Shape: dough being pre-shaped into a round
A loose round first lets the dough relax before the final shape.

An intermediate round of shaping performed after bulk fermentation but before the final shape. It organizes the gluten and creates a uniform surface, setting the stage for a tight final loaf.

By Henry Hunter · Updated

Henry's notes from the bench

  • Think of this like a dress rehearsal for the final shape. It doesn't have to be perfect, just get it into a round ball.

Connected terms

ShapingBench Rest
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Sources

  • The Perfect Loaf
  • King Arthur Baking