The object of yeast dough makeup is to shape the dough into rolls or loaves that bake properly and have an attractive appearance. When you shape a roll or loaf correctly, you strecth the glutens strands on the surface into a smooth important for loaves and rolls thar are baked freestanding, not in pans. Units that are not made up correctly will developed irregular shapes and splits and may flatten out.
Three-Strand Plait
Roll three torpedo-shape pieces to a reasonable length. Arrange them side by side and joined together at the top is moved over piece No.1 and piece No.3 is brought over No.2 in a similar manner. This sequance is piece No.2 continued until the braiding is completed.
Four-Strand Plait
This is produced in the same manner as the three-starnd plait. The plaiting order is2 over 3, 4 over 2, and 1 over 3. This sequance is repeated until the plait is completed.
Five-Strand Plait
Using the three-strand method, the order of plating is over 2 over 3, 5 over 2, and 1 over 3. This sequence is repeated until the plait is competed.
Six-Strand Plait
Similar to the three-stand plait, the six strand has an initial move which is not repeated for the rest of the plait. The sequance follow, 6 over 1, 2 over 6, 1 over 3, 5 over 1, 6 over 4, then 2 over 6, 1 over 3, 5 over 1, 6 over 4 and so on until the plait is completed.
