Why is yeast dough kneaded? ...

[torybrooks]

Why is yeast dough kneaded?

Question 2

What are the objectives in punching down the dough?

[emily12345]

Answer to Question 1

Yeast dough is kneaded to distribute the yeast throughout the dough and to remove any excess CO2 in order to prevent overstretching of the gluten.

Answer to Question 2

The dough is punched down to avoid overstretching the gluten cells, distribute the gas cells uniformly, equalize the temperature, and redistribute the food for the yeast.

[torybrooks]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[xthemafja]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review