How to Shape Bread Loaf
So, your bread has risen beautifully and its time to shape it for its second rise. This is how its done. This method is called the “fold and tuck” method.
PROCEDURE:
(1) Empty risen dough on work counter and deflate using your fingers. You don’t have to knead dough again, just deflate it lightly.
(2) Starting from the side farthest to you, fold i/3 of the dough towards you and tuck into remaining dough using fingers.
(3) Repeat step 2 again.
(4) Fold in the two edges of dough to seal sides of dough.
(5) Do the final fold and turn dough upside down to reveal seam.
(6) Press seam together to seal loaf.
(7) Turn loaf right side up to reveal perfect loaf shape.
(8) Place in pan and cover for second proof. That’s how it is done.
If you want to make a free form loaf that calls for braiding, below is a simple braiding technique which can be used in my Golden Crust Bread and other bread recipes.
(1) Flatten risen dough and transfer to parchment paper.
(2) Using a bench scraper or a sharp knife, make diagonal slashes on both sides of dough.
(3) Begin folding dough in alternating between sides.
(4) Tuck in dough at the end, cover and allow to rise for the second time.
Its that easy.
Terry Adido is passionate about showing people how easy it is to recreate restaurant quality meals in the comfort of their kitchens. With a style of cooking he refers to as Afro-European Fusion, his meals are influenced greatly by French and Italian Cuisine with a West African twist. If you love good food, you are in for the ride of your life.
No wonder my dough always come out rough on top. I never fold them this way, I use rolling pin 😀
Well, we learn every day. You can use a rolling pin if you are going to fill the loaf like when making Chelsea Buns or Cinnamon Rolls.
Waoooo, you are just a genius. Thanks
Thank you.
Thanks Terry for taking time to share , it has been very helpful. I did try making bread following the recipes and it came out well, will post pictures on SYTYCC.
Awesome! Bread making is therapeutic. Cant wait to see the pictures
This is so nicee
Thanks
Thanks for the recipes..
You are welcome.
WWOOOW dats amazing!i neva knew the d ryt way of doing it.gotto try n cee if i cld succeed! thanks a zillion
You will succeed.
Terry u are a God sent 2 us,may God bless u
Thanks Vera.
You are giving me life with all your amazing recipes and step by step guide. Thank you so much for sharing, and may God continue to bless your amazing talent.
Thanks Amani. I appreciate your message.
Hello Terry. Your passion for what you do comes through, and it is very inspiring. Thank you, always.
Thanks Joy.
thanks soo much for the recipe. God bless u
You are welcome Temmylash.