Folding is a powerful technique for strengthening a dough. Wet doughs such as ciabatta can particularly benefit from folding, but can also be challenging to fold. The key is using plenty of flour on the counter (go ahead, make a mess!); excess flour should be brushed away so you don’t get streaks of unincorporated flour in your loaves.
(If you can’t see the video here, view it on YouTube.)
Arundathi says
that video really helps. thanks.
Jeremy says
Don’t you dislike dough that sticks like that? Hey Susan, what about a whole demo on ciabatta? From the mixing, the fermentation and then the oven on that sweet looking stone, any winners?
SallyBR says
Great video, Susan!
now, could you tell me the brand of your plastic box? It seems very sturdy and nice, not at all like the one I have
Kevin says
As I was teaching myself to bake, I recall coming across this technique and the difference it made in my bread. I enjoy reading your site.
Captain Batard says
ahhhh…there is a voice with the bread now…or was it budded….
A&N says
That’s kind of you! 🙂 Great!
Laura says
Very nice–very helpful. Now I have the urge to go find a wet dough bread to bake. 🙂
Chiot's Run says
I usually try to fold my dough right in the container, I use wet hand to keep the stickiness down. Great video!
Alla says
Thank you for very helpful video
Jo says
Great stuff!
sara says
Very cool–thanks for the tip!
MyKitchenInHalfCups says
Beautiful voice!
Wet doughs are a challenge but once I started working with them the challenge gave way to discovery and such amazing breads.
Bart Van Mulders says
Thanks a lot Susan, this is awesome!
Claire says
Excellent video. What skillful hands you have! I need to get one of those wide tubs. They seem like the way to go for dough.
bee says
thank you, incredibly disappearing susan. 😀
Lien says
Like a pro! (baking and instructing)
I have to get myself a small flipping board like I saw in the other video!
George@CulinaryTravels says
Very professional Susan! Great job.
Jacqueline says
Nice, helpful tutorial, aptly demonstrated by the incredible disappearing Susan hahaha. Thanks!
Miriam says
Hi Susan,
I’ve been following your video for some time now, one of your best posts! Feels like making focaccia again… hmmmm.
Miriam says
Damn, I meant that I’d been following your blog! Sorry! 🙂
Irene says
Awesome video, thank you so much!!! Wonderfully helpful, and not intimidating. 🙂
Susan says
Sally, this is a Rubbermaid container. I’ve had it for about ever, and it doesn’t wear out.
SallyBR says
Thanks, Susan
looks very sturdy indeed – I’ve been trying to reduce the number of “bread baking gadgets” I bring to the house, but this plastic container is tempting me way too much!
🙂
Carolyn says
My ciabatta is warming as we «speak.» However, I did not look at your video prior to folding–I just scraped it down before proffing. I will have to wait and see the results. I am looking forward to dumping it out on the counter and cutting it into loaves, but I will have to use some floured paper as I don’t have a couche yet. I love the look, feel and smell of your recipe!