Sourdough: stretch and folds or kneading which method is best?

👉🏽👉🏽there is a difference
And there is a method to the madness:
Stretch and folds will gently develop and strengthen your dough while aerating it leaving your crumb more open and airy.
Kneading is a more aggressive action.
Kneading develops gluten and structure differently and will create a tighter crumb, like that of sandwich bread.
So it really depends upon the overall outcome of your dough and what you want to accomplish.
Can you just mix and let it sit? SURE! I would caution that it might be more difficult to shape for baking. If you’re in a pinch and don’t have time then do it.
If you’re looking for a “prettier” loaf for an event then try to get in a few stretch and folds.
Is there a right or wrong answer? Nope just whatever works best for you for your desired outcome.
Sourdough is my culture.
Sourdough is the vessel I use for my bread and to keep my heritage alive.
Sourdough brings me passion and I’m sharing it with you.
Sourdough is my culture.
Happy baking!
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