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Ready to get hands-on with dough? Start with the basics - no preferments, just pure technique.

In this online lesson, Luigi Di Domenico explains how to prepare a traditional direct dough from scratch, using just flour, water, salt, and yeast. You'll follow each step of the process - hydrating, kneading, resting, and fermenting - while developing the tactile skills to recognize when your dough is ready.

What you'll learn in this lesson, Preparing dough without preferments

  • The step-by-step process for preparing dough using the direct kneading method
  • How to identify visual and tactile signs of gluten development
  • Best practices for resting and fermenting dough to ensure great results

Instructor

Luigi Di Domenico

Luigi Di Domenico is an Italian master pizza maker and gastronomic consultant.

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