How To: Knead bread dough by hand

In this Food video tutorial you will learn how to knead bread dough by hand. Kneading is the key to creating a perfect dough. This allows the dough to stretch and rise as the yeast grows. Kneading determines how your bread will turn out. If you have a mixer with a dough hook, use it for kneading. But, it more traditional to knead the dough by hand. To start, put some flour on your hand and sprinkle a little on the kneading surface to prevent the dough from sticking. Next, pat the dough in to a ball. You can also use cooking spray to prevent sticking. Flatten the dough and fold it towards you. Then with the heels of your hands push the dough away from you in a rolling motion. Now turn the dough a little, fold it towards you and push. This process takes about 6-8 minutes.