Many modern washing machines, especially high - efficiency, front - loading machines, are designed to conserve water by using as little water as possible per wash. (clothdiapergeek.com)
You want to add as little water as possible beyond this, but enough that the dough comes together into a cohesive mass. (101cookbooks.com)
If you do want to boil the ingredients use as little water as possible and use a crock pot to try and lessen the amount of nutrients that are lost. (kaboutjie.com)