Steps in Breadmaking

Making French bread requires the enchainement phase that is clearly distinct in a logical sequence:

1. Les Matières Premières (The dosage of raw ingredients) 

2. Le Pétrissage (The kneading process)

3. Le Pointage or Piquage (The fermentation process: phase 1)

4. Le Divisage (The scaling process)  

5. La Détente (The fermentation process : phase 2)

6. Le Façonnage (The shaping process)

7. L'appret (The proofing process)

8. La Cuisson (The baking process).