Understanding Hydration

Learn how water content affects dough texture and handling. Master techniques for working with different hydration levels, from stiff bagel dough to wet ciabatta.

Introduction

Learning Objectives

1Recognize how different hydration levels affect dough texture and final bread structure.
2Adapt your technique when working with high-hydration doughs instead of fighting them.
3Understand why the same recipe can behave differently and make appropriate adjustments.

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