HANDLING THE DOUGH

EFFECTS OF HANDLING

• The way the dough is handled impacts the quality
• Too much flour or liquid can toughening of the pastry
• If over handled dough will toughen

OVER HANDLING

• Over handling can cause it to become tough
• It can also over develop the gluten causing tough dough
• Make sure to handle dough gently and as little as possible

GUIDELINES TO MIXING DOUGH

• Be sure not to over mix
• Don't be too rough with the rolling pin
• Be careful not to stretch the dough when fitting it in a pie plate