How can you tell if pizza dough has been kneaded enough?
I am making pizza dough for the first time. I know that you can use the window test and the poke test for bread, to see if it has ben kneaded long enough. Can you use the same tests for pizza dough and bread sticks? Some of the recipes say only knead for 2 minutes, other say 7-8 minutes. I can not find any tips for how to tell if it is kneaded enough.
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The window test works well for pizza as well and is really the only one of which I am aware. I do not believe the poke test will work as well.
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Another easy way of checking if your dough is kneaded enough is to simply poke it. If the whole where your finger was bounces back quickly it's a good indicator your dough is ready to go.Can pizza dough be over kneaded?
Though it's important to knead your dough thoroughly, it's not necessary to knead your dough for long. We recommended kneading your dough for about 4 to 6 minutes! Over-kneading your dough will create a fine, crumb-like texture, giving your dough a bready texture rather than a light and airy pizza crust.How long should you knead pizza dough in a stand mixer?
Turn the mixer to speed 2 and knead for 8 minutes. The dough should be smooth and spongy. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface.Should pizza dough pass the windowpane test?
If your pizza dough is well kneaded then it should pass the windowpane test. It is a simple pass or fail test. If you stretch your pizza dough so thin that it lets light through then it's a pass. If your dough rips before it gets this thin then it's a fail.87: FIVE signs your Bread Dough is Fully Kneaded, Before and After - Bake with Jack
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