Lesson details
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