Question: what are the 4 stages in baking?
Answer: Mixing. The order in which ingredients are combined varies based on the types of bread. ... 
Kneading. After the ingredients for the bread dough are combined the dough is kneaded. ... 
Bulk Ferment (1st Rise) ... 
Shaping. ... 
Proofing (2nd Rise) ... 
Baking.