How to help your dough rise faster
If you’re making a recipe with yeast during the cold fall and winter months, your kitchen may be colder and the cool temps will slow down the rise of your dough. To help your dough rise faster, here’s a few warmer suggestions:
- Oven: Heat your oven to its lowest setting for a few minutes, then turn it off. Place the covered dough on the center rack and close the door.
- Microwave: Heat 1 cup of water in your microwave for 2 minutes. Remove water and place the covered dough in the microwave and close the door.
- Other: I’ve also risen bread on top of a warm oven, running dryer machine, and even on a chair set over a heater vent.
Is it okay to raise my bread dough in the oven, next to a bowl of boiled water?
Sure! Sounds like a great option!
I have been making 100% whole wheat bread for my last 8 loaves. My recipe calls for one cup of water, 3 tbsp of vital gluten flour, 2 tbsp of oil, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp salt, and 3 cups of whole wheat flour. I have to mix by hand, and it takes a lot of work to get all the flour in. It eventually blends in, but the dough is very stiff. If I add less flour, will the bread still come out well?
Hi Sherree, it’s hard for me to give recommendations for recipes I have never tried, sorry! You can always try using less flour in your recipe and see if you like the result.
How long do you leave it in the oven or microwave?
nice post