HANDLING DOUGH

OVERHANDLING

• Too much flour, liquid, or too little fat makes dough tough
• Too much handling makes dough tough
• Handling causes gluten to develop, which toughens the dough

HOW TO HANDLE PASTRY

• Pastry should be handled gently and as little as possible
• This prevents gluten from forming, which keeps it soft

HANDLING GUIDELINES

• Don't overmix the dough while adding liquid.
• Don't use the rolling pin too vigorously
• Don't stretch the pastry when fitting it into the pie plate