See exactly how your bread dough should look at every stage.

Kelsey Hansen

There are fewer things more delicious than a slice of freshly-baked bread.

When it’s made from-scratch by you!

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Less Is More

Carefully read recipe directions and descriptions of how the dough will look.

These photos offer a visual guide for the mixing and kneading steps.

This rise produces carbon dioxide bubbles that will get trapped within the connection of gluten strands.

bread dough consistency visuals

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During baking, these bubbles create permanent air pockets that open and lighten the texture of the bread.

When shaped, it has a smooth surface.

Why Rest?

bread dough consistency visuals

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Stir just until ingredients and evenly mixed.

Use these bread dough visuals to knead your way into a delicious loaf.

For inspiration, try one of our favorite bread recipes.

bread dough consistency visuals

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Or continue the baking journey bymaking your own sourdough.

bread dough consistency visuals

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bread dough consistency visuals

Credit:Brie Goldman

bread dough consistency visuals

Credit:Brie Goldman

bread dough consistency visuals

Credit:Brie Goldman

bread dough consistency visuals

Credit:Brie Goldman

bread dough consistency visuals

Credit:Brie Goldman