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Mastering Dough Shaping: A Simple Trick for Evenly Spreading Sourdough

Struggling to evenly spread your sourdough dough? Mary's Nest shares a simple 'rest and return' technique to tame that stubborn dough and achieve beautifully shaped loaves. Learn how to create thicker crusts inspired by pizza making and embrace the imperfections that make sourdough baking so rewarding.

Mary's NestRogue BakersMar 25, 20261 min read0 views

Evenly spreading sourdough dough can feel like wrestling a stubborn beast. Whether you're aiming for a focaccia, a rustic loaf, or a pizza-like flatbread, achieving a consistent thickness can be a source of frustration for many bakers. But what if there was a simple trick to tame that dough and achieve beautiful results? Mary’s Nest shares a fantastic tip that takes the stress out of shaping and brings a little more joy to your baking process. This isn't about perfection; it's about understanding your dough and working *with* it, not against it.

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