- Kneading dough helps the bread you are making become chewy and elastic
- To start kneading dough make sure you have a clean countertop to work on
- Often you will use flour to coat your work surface and hands to keep the dough from sticking
- Begin by placing your dough on your workspace
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- Next, you’ll use the palm and heel of your hand to push the dough forward and into the counter
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- Turn the dough 180 degrees and repeat the process
- You can now knead dough!!