"The first thing to learn in kneading dough is applying force skillfully, using gentle strength. It's not just pressing outwards with both palms and pulling back. During kneading, you need to use your tactile senses to judge the dough's status. Take buns for example, whether you want chewy buns or soft and fluffy buns depends on the dough's status. This is all about feeling; you need to sense it, you know what I mean..."
Qin Huai didn't finish his classic sensory explanation because he saw the confusion in An Youyou's eyes.
