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PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Bigoli con l'anatra (Veneto): Rough texture traps rich duck ragù
Bigoli in salsa (Venice): Porous surface absorbs anchovy-onion sauce
Bigoli col musso (Treviso): Sturdy shape stands up to donkey meat sauce
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Dough crumbling during extrusion
Cause: Insufficient hydration of whole wheat flour
Fix: Rest dough 30 minutes covered before extrusion
Gummy texture after cooking
Cause: Overworking dough develops too much gluten
Fix: Mix just until combined, avoid kneading