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Handling Jason’s ciabatta

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hydestone

Handling Jason’s ciabatta

I have a tough time with the iron fist velvet hand part of this recipe. 

 

Any suggestions on how to flip the dough over?  

 

I might try putting on a floured pan to proof, then putting another pan on top when it’s time to flip. Then doing a quick flip by lightly squeezing it between the two pans. 

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Isand66

No need to go to so much trouble.  Velvet hand doesn't mean you have to treat it like a new born baby though :).  Use 1 or 2 dough scrapers and gently lift the dough and flip it.  If you use a lot of flour on your work surface or the pan you have the dough resting in, it will flip easily.