"Ye gods! But you're not standing around holding it by the hand all this time. No. [...] [T]he dough takes care of itself. [...] While you cannot speed up the process, you can slow it down at any point by setting the dough in a cooler place [...] then continue where you left off, when you are ready to do so. In other words, you are the boss of that dough."

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Source: My Life In France. Book by Julia Child, p. 71, 2006.

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Julia Child was a pioneering chef and author who revolutionized American cooking through her approachable style and passion for French cuisine.

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