Doughs which contain yeast, such as pizza dough or bread dough require some delicate techniques which, if performed incorrectly, may not produce the desired results.

Some tips include:

• The water used to make dough must be warm, not cold.

• The yeast must be diluted in warm water and allowed to activate.

• If adding salt to the dough, mix it in with the yeast or the flour before adding the water.

• The longer the dough is kneaded, the fluffier it becomes.

•  Dough needs to be allowed to rest in a warm, damp place. Then, it must be kneaded again to let the air out and so that the dough can return to its true size.