diff --git a/book/wheat-sourdough/wheat-sourdough.tex b/book/wheat-sourdough/wheat-sourdough.tex index dc5ed45..860ae7b 100644 --- a/book/wheat-sourdough/wheat-sourdough.tex +++ b/book/wheat-sourdough/wheat-sourdough.tex @@ -653,11 +653,15 @@ the sign of a not well enough developed gluten network. \label{fig:dough-touch-points} \end{figure} -Kneading more is great in almost all cases. You'll have a stronger -gluten network. Unless you are making soft milk breads, you -might want to have a more extensible dough, to begin with. For every -other type of wheat-based dough, kneading is helpful. When you use -a stand mixer, you can run into the issue of kneading too much. This +Kneading more is generally beneficial in almost all cases, as it results in a +stronger gluten network. However, when making soft milk breads, you might prefer +a more extensible dough from the start. In this scenario, excessive kneading +could lead to a chewier final bread, which is not desirable if you aim for a +fluffier texture. Achieving this fluffier dough can be accomplished by kneading +less. While this is an exception, properly kneading your wheat-based doughs +is generally advised. + +When you use a stand mixer, you can run into the issue of kneading too much. This is almost impossible in practice though. Even after kneading for 30~minutes on medium speed, my doughs hardly ever were over-kneaded. The moment you knead too much, the color of the dough can begin to change. You mostly