Only let your dough rise for the second time if you feel it's still too sticky the first time. For instance, if you see the dough sticking like adhesive to all the surfaces, you can let your dough rise again after the knead.

What happens if your dough is too sticky?

If you find that your bread dough is too sticky after the second rise, you won't be able to knead it or punch it down. You can dust it with flour, and after dusting your hands with flour, shape it the best you can to bake it. ... Sticky bread dough is difficult to handle, but it will still bake into a good loaf of bread.

What do I do if my dough is too wet?

When using a new flour or recipe, to prevent the dough from being too wet it's best practice to retain a little of the water 2-5% when incorporating. If the dough feels a little dry, add it in. If it feels fine, leave it out. If after adding it in the flour still feels dry, you may wish to add more water (see below).