Stiff dough sheriw1223 2012 September 23. I'm relatively new to using a levain, but not new to bread ...

I personally would use a little more (fully activated) starter initially to get the stiff dough kick-started. Enjoy your sourdough experimentations! Once your stiff starter dough becomes nice and active, make sure to adjust your recipes for your final dough, since the starter will be quite a bit drier compared to a "wet" starter (100% hydration)

Oct 7, 2023 · You need to make a stiff dough that can be rolled to make the crisp type of cookie. Below is a site with really easy cookie dough recipes, plus recipes for many other cookies.

The reason I made the stiff starter was to make Pierre Nury's Rustic Light Rye bread that is in the book "Local Breads". We are having a potluck today at work and that is the bread I wanted to make for it. The starter for that bread is kept at 55% hydration and …

Feb 8, 2025 · Add warm water and stir to make a stiff dough. Increase water if dough seems too dry.Pat the dough into a ball and turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 to 15 minutes. Cover.

Oct 16, 2024 · What is it called to mix stiff dough by hand? Updated: 10/16/2024. Wiki User. ∙ 8y ago. Add an answer. Want this question answered? Be notified when an answer is posted. 📣 Request Answer.

The dough should be soft enough to be put through a cookie press but must be stiff enough to hold a shape. If the dough is too soft, refrigerate for awhile. If the dough is too stiff, add an egg ...

However I have read a posting on the othe website which says that a stiff starter has stronger flavour and sourness . Liquid starters don't have much sourness . I wonder if it is possible to have wild yeasts enough to leaven a dough without developing lots of bacteria which are responsible for the unique flavour and sourness in a sourdough bread.

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Nov 10, 2022 · Soft dough is used for bread doughnuts , struesel and other bread products. stiff yeast is used for your drier type breads , noodles , dumplings . hope that helps