knead

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Workers don't like to wake up early to knead dough by hand, Mr Hur says softly.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025

When the batter has formed into a cohesive ball, turn it onto the floured work surface and knead the dough for two minutes.

From Washington Times • Dec. 12, 2023

Scrape dough onto a clean, unfloured surface, and knead 4 to 5 times, forming a smooth ball.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

Turn onto a well floured surface and knead 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic.

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2023

Nels nodded and began to knead his forehead; he sat down on the edge of the defendant’s table.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson