Understanding dough elasticity can change your bake

I’ve recently been experimenting with different hydration levels in my dough and noticed a significant difference in elasticity. It seems like a small tweak can vastly improve rise and texture. Has anyone else observed how crucial hydration is for achieving that perfect crumb structure?

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, hydration’s so crucial! I’ve found that adjusting water by just a few grams can make a huge difference in elasticity, especially when using high-protein flour… It’s like you get that perfect crumb structure almost magically after a little tweaking.

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