Dough Skills

Coordinate cold fermentation, dough ball relaxation, topping preparation, and oven readiness so homemade pizza stretches without tearing or sticking.

Use folds to build strength in wet dough without heavy kneading or constant handling.

Distinguish elastic resistance from extensibility, interpret flour protein, and diagnose whether dough needs development, relaxation, or a different fermentation plan.

Match bowl shape and scraper flexibility to mixing, lifting, dividing, and transferring dough while limiting extra flour and trapped batter.

Use a comfortable push-fold-turn motion, short rests, and a stretch test to knead moderately firm bread dough without adding too much flour.