dough preparation
Working the batter
Dough preparation is the process of mixing, kneading, and readying dough for baking or cooking.
The term appears in recipes and culinary instruction, covering steps from combining flour and liquid through developing gluten structure: Proper dough preparation is essential for light, airy bread.
It may include resting periods, proofing, or shaping depending on what's being made.
- autolyseDough's initial resting phase
- kneadingManual dough development
- wet handsMoisture-covered gripping surfaces
- flourMilled grain powder
- butterSolid fat from cream
rolling pin · folding · proofing · eggs · salt · mixing bowl · stand mixer · stretching · hydration · milk · shaping · bread making · sourdough · yeast · gluten development · fermenting · bench rest · resting