STORE

Mario needs to go to the store and get the ingredients to make a pizza for Luigi. He knows that the four basic ingredients are yeast, salt, flour, and liquid. However, he also wants to get oil and tomato sauce with some spices.

When Mario gets home he begins by measuring out his ingredients. He remembers to warm up his water because if he doesn't the yeast won't work as well. In his recipe Mario also knows to mix liquids together first and then add the dry ingredients or that it is called the traditional method. Don't forget to preheat!!

After mixing all the ingredients in a mixer, Mario can't wait to knead the dough. He remembers the motion of push, fold, rotate. He does this because it strengthens the dough and makes gluten. He is also careful not to add too much flour or the dough wont have the right consistency.

Next Mario puts the dough in a bowl and lets it "double in bulk". This step is called proofing and fermentation occurs during this step. After waiting ten min. Mario will need to make sure the dough is ready by pressing two fingers into it, if the imprint remains the dough has risen enough. Don't forget to cover!!