Rather than placing the dough in the refrigerator overnight, leave it covered on the counter for 1 to 4 hours until it's ready to bake. Since the dough is proofed at room temperature, I find using the poke test a very effective way to tell when the bread dough is ready for the oven.
Mar 14, 2024
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How long can you let dough sit out to rise?
If it fits better with your day ahead you can leave your dough to ferment at room temperature for an hour or two, then when its risen and full of air, shape it and pop it the fridge to do its second rise as a shaped loaf.
What is the recommended room temperature to allow dough to rise?
Studies have shown that the optimum temperature for yeast to grow and flavor to develop is 75°F to 78°F.
Mar 12, 2019
Sep 28, 2021 · In lieu of a typical 1- to 3-hour rise at room temperature, you'd opt for a long (8- to 12-hour) rise in the refrigerator. This slow ...