TechniqueIntermediate
Shaping
Forming dough into its final shape before proofing.
The process of forming bulk fermented dough into its final form before proofing. Good shaping creates surface tension that helps the bread rise up instead of spreading out.
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Henry's notes from the bench
- Don't manhandle it! Gentle hands preserve the bubbles you spent all day creating.
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