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Step-by-Step Tutorial
PRACTICAL WALKTHROUGH · PARAMETERS · COMMON MISTAKES
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Cheese leakage
Cause: Overfilled or insufficient dough seal
Fix: Chill filling before assembly; reinforce edges with double-fold
Dense crumb
Cause: Underproofed dough or excessive handling
Fix: Extend fermentation time; use windowpane test for gluten development