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Dough is sticky

Also searched as: dough too wet, sticky dough, tacky dough

In short: Usually the network has not developed yet. More flour is rarely the best answer.

Picture it

Like freshly mixed paste that turns into a smooth dough after a while.

What happened in your kitchen?

Question 1

Is it still very sticky after 10 minutes of kneading or a few rounds of folding?

Network not yet developed
Freshly mixed dough sticks until the has formed.
Next time: Keep kneading, or stretch and fold · Take rest breaks · Wet your hands instead of flouring them
Too much water for the flour
White flour takes up less water than wholemeal or dark flour.
Next time: Next time hold back some water and add it by feel
Rye content
Rye doughs always stick; they form hardly any gluten.
Next time: Work with wet hands or a dough scraper · Do not knead, only mix

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