TechniqueBeginner
Stretch and Fold
Definition
A gentle folding technique performed during bulk fermentation. Wet your hands, grab one side of the dough, stretch it up, and fold it over onto itself. Rotate the bowl 90° and repeat 4 times. This builds gluten strength without kneading.
Henry's Tips
- •Wet hands are your friend! Sticky dough won't stick to wet hands.