Skin on Dough
Characteristics
Surface of the dough dry, formation of the “skin”.
Causes:
- Dough exposed to the air for extended time.
- Dough trays not sealed properly.
- Dough trays/containers not sanitized.
How To Fix It:
- Always, keep the dough covered.
- Make sure there are no gaps between the dough trays when piled up.
- Avoid exposing the dough trays to the direct air flow in the refrigerator.
- Clean the dough trays after each use. The formation of bacteria can lead to “dry dough”.
Need Troubleshooting Help?
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Felice Colucci is a self-described pizza fanatic from Puglia, Italy. At 27, he became a professional baker and one the youngest instructors at Pizza University. Since then, he has honed his craft, getting into the finer details of how ingredients work together; especially dough and cheese.
