The sticky dough became tender inside my hands.

黏黏的面团在我手心开始变得柔软起来。 。

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Tip the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Pour in the dried yeast, sugar and as much of the water as you need to make a smooth, slightly sticky dough.

把面粉和盐倒入大碗混合，倒入干酵母，加入糖和适量的水，做成光滑，微黏的面团。

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If the dough is sticky, add more flour.

如果面团很粘，就再加些面粉。

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Add the water and stir with a fork until the dough becomes somewhat sticky.

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

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The dough should be moist and only slightly sticky.

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