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remixed straight-dough process

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The remixed straight-dough process is a variation of a conventional dough-preparation method in baking. In the straight-dough method, all ingredients are mixed together in a single step before fermentation. This process is commonly used for sweet doughs but is rarely used for regular bread doughs because it offers less flexibility in compensating for variations in ingredient properties. The remixed straight-dough process involves a small portion of water being added during a second mixing stage. This method is less adaptable than the sponge-and-dough method, which mixes ingredients in two distinct stages, allowing for greater control and flexibility in the baking process.12

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