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What does punch down mean?

Updated: 4/26/2024
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11y ago

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"Punching down" generally means responding to someone "below" your status level. It generally backfires, as it places more notice on the comments of the person "below", giving them increased credibility.

It means that the person "below" has struck a nerve, causing the person "above" to respond to someone/something that they normally will ignore. In doing this, it can make observers wonder why the comment struck such a nerve.

If you are making bread, it means to punch the dough after it has been left to rise, which causes it to collapse. This results in a bread with a finer texture (fewer large bubbles).

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1w ago

Punching down in baking refers to the process of gently deflating risen dough by pressing down on it with your fists or hands. This helps redistribute the yeast and promotes even rising during a second proofing period before baking. It also helps develop gluten structure and texture in the dough.

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