Mixing Methods: Straight Dough Method

There is only one step in this method, as practiced by many bakers.

Some bakers dissolve the compressed yeast in some of the water before adding the remaining ingredients. Others omit this step. Active dry yeast, on the other hand, must be rehydrated before mixing.

The advantage of softening the yeast in water is that it helps ensure that the yeast is evenly distributed in the dough.