On low speed, gradually add the flour, then knead on medium speed for 4 minutes.

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Reduce the speed to medium-low and knead for 6 to 8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

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Knead in a small amount of flour only if the dough seems excessively sticky.

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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to make sure the fruits are evenly distributed.

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Knead on a lightly floured work surface until soft, smooth, and slightly sticky, adding a small amount of flour if necessary.

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Knead the dried fruits into the dough with the dough hook on low speed or stir them in with a wooden spoon.

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Turn out onto a board and knead 2 or 3 minutes longer.

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If making the sponge by hand, knead it on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes, until elastic and no longer sticky.

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This new world calls to us to knead it and work it with our hands, to scratch it with our fingernails until it feels right.

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Turn the dough onto a flour-dusted surface and knead twelve times.

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When I removed the dough from the bowl, I found it stiff and nearly impossible to knead by hand, which is what the recipe called for next.

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Knead the mixture briefly in the bowl between your hands.

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If using a stand mixer, attach the dough hook and knead on low speed for 4 to 5 minutes, until the ingredients are completely incorporated and the dough is smooth.

NPR: Two Centuries of 'Baking in America'

Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.

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