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Technique Atlas / Dough

Knead. Work the structure.

Work a dough according to its flour system and recipe. Hand kneading, machine mixing and a fold-based method are different processes, even when they share an ingredient list.

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Set yourself up.

Read the complete method before adding extra flour. For a mixer, check the permitted dough quantity and operating instructions for that exact machine.

Three things to notice.

  1. Notice handling changes during the method.
  2. Keep added bench flour recorded rather than treating it as invisible.
  3. Use the recipe’s endpoint; a gluten-free mixture may need a different process.

Reach for the right tool.

A suitable work surface or mixer within its stated limits.

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Keep the limit in view.

The composition calculator cannot tell you when a dough is developed. Do not force a gluten-free formula to behave like a wheat dough.

At the source

Original references consulted for this research edition. Manufacturer statements describe the named product; they are not our own test results.

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