The Joys — and Rules — of Baking
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Exploring Chocolate Chip Cookies and Pizza Dough
This chapter examines the cultural significance and nostalgic connections people have with chocolate chip cookies, highlighting their invention by Ruth Wakefield. It also delves into the science of baking, discussing leavening agents and their impact on texture. The chapter concludes with practical tips for improving pizza dough, emphasizing the importance of dough relaxation and fermentation.
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