A2NounMasculine
l' impasto
dough
/eem-PAH-stoh/
Plural: impasti
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What does ‘impasto’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Lavoro l'impasto per la pizza almeno dieci minuti.
I work the pizza dough for at least ten minutes.
L'impasto deve lievitare per almeno due ore.
The dough needs to rise for at least two hours.
About This Word
A good impasto (dough) requires patience — proper fermentation (lievitazione) is critical for pizza and bread. Many Italian bakers use slow, cold fermentation lasting 24-72 hours.
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