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Shaggy Mass
The initial stage of mixing where flour and water are combined but no gluten has developed. The dough looks lumpy, rough, and messy, but there is no dry flour left in the bowl.
By Henry Hunter · Updated
Henry's notes from the bench
- Don't panic when it looks like a mess here. You just want to make sure there are no dry bits of flour at the bottom of the bowl.
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Sources
- King Arthur Baking
- The Perfect Loaf