Hand Mixing Wet Dough

Instructions

  1. Mix very thoroughly for several minutes with wooden spoon and then let rest for half hour for flour to absorb the water as much as possible.
  2. Apply several folds to help develop the gluten.

Notes

  • High hydration doughs (such as ciabatta) are very hard to mix by hand. However, you should avoid adding extra flour!
  • Don't expect as much gluten development as if using a mixer, so your dough may not keep its desired shape as much since it won't have the required structure for support.