How to Shape Wet Bread Dough

Star baker Zoë François demonstrates how to shape wet no-knead bread dough with ease. No more floppy, slack loaves for you! She shares her expert tips on handling wet, sticky dough to achieve a perfectly shaped loaf ready for baking. Whether you’re a novice or an experienced baker, Zoë’s clear instructions and approachable style make the process simple and foolproof.

This video originally appeared on No Knead Artisan Bread.


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I’ve received three James Beard Awards for my writing as well as for Leite’s Culinaria. I’m the author of The New Portuguese Table and Notes on a Banana. For more than 25 years, I’ve been developing and testing recipes for my site, my books, and publications. My work has also appeared in the New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Bon Appétit, Gourmet, Food & Wine, Yankee, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, and more. I’m also a cooking teacher, memoirist, and inveterate cat lady.