Process

Bench rest

You might say: intermediate proof, resting the dough

A short rest between the pre-shape and the final shape.

What it does

Relaxes the gluten so the final shape does not tear.

Ask

Has the dough relaxed enough to shape without tearing?

Typical

About 10–45 minutes

What to look for

1. Loose dough rounds sit quietly on the bench
2. The rounded surfaces relax and spread slightly

Sources

1. Maurizio Leo, How to preshape sourdough, articleWhen you give your dough time to rest, in what's called the "bench rest," you give it time to relax and spread.
2. Maurizio Leo, How to preshape sourdough, articleGenerally, a bench rest can range from 10 to 45 minutes.

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