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How to handle sticky pizza doughUpdated a year ago

We use a high hydration recipe which some people can think of it as being sticky.  When handling sticky dough there are a few simple rules to follow:

  • Do not cover it in excess flour as this will affect the gluten and cause the dough ball to rip or shrink.
  • Instead, lightly roll the dough ball in flour or flour preparation dust
  • Press out as normal
  • You may wish to occasionally dust it with the pizza preparation dust to 

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