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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
Laminated dough creation is a baking technique used to produce flaky and tender pastry by layering dough and butter through folding and rolling.
Origin: European (Middle Ages) — France
See full technique reference →This process relies on the mechanical properties of gluten and the chemical properties of yeast fermentation to achieve the desired texture and structure. The ideal temperatures for butter and dough are between 15°C to 20°C and 20°C to 25°C, respectively. A resting time of 30 minutes to 1 hour after each fold allows for gluten relaxation.
Primary Reaction
Yeast fermentation and gluten network formation
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