4. Shaping

Summary by Krater

Jeffrey Hamelman demonstrates how to shape three classic artisan bread loaves—rounds, baguettes, and batards—at The Bakery at King Arthur Flour, detailing techniques to build structure and avoid tearing the dough.

From the video

Answers: How do you shape bread dough into rounds, baguettes, and batards?

• shaping round bread loaves
• shaping baguettes
• shaping batards
• artisan bread baking techniques

What it concludes

• Shaping dough firmly and cleanly builds necessary structure without punishing or ripping the bread.
• Keeping hands soft and gentle during shaping prevents tearing the dough's surface and avoids defects.
• Learning three basic shapes—rounds, baguettes, and batards—enables bakers to shape almost any bread loaf.