I often just grab a large pot lid and use that over a bowl of proofing dough. A sheet tray works too — just make sure the seal is tight enough to prevent any air movement. For especially large batches I often use a food-safe trash bag, placing the entire bowl of dough inside the bag.
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Mar 14, 2024 · “DOUGH PROOFING, DO NOT TURN ON.” This is the easiest technique because most of us have an oven already! Turn on the interior light in your home ...
Feb 21, 2012 · A wet towel works fine but plastic wrap is cheaper and easier than constantly cleaning wet towels. I have used both methods and haven't noticed ...
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Jan 23, 2019 · Recipes from The bread Baker's Apprentice calls for "mist the top of the dough with spray oil" and 'loosely cover with plastic wrap". You can ...
Apr 21, 2009 · You've been doing the right thing by covering (lightly, with plastic wrap or lightweight tea-towel) your dough as it proofs. (Maybe I'm being a ...
Jun 17, 2019 · I use cling wrap and punch few holes to allow air to circulate. You can use clean damp towel, box containers, inside the oven, etc.
Sep 16, 2012 · Most recipes also call to "lightly" cover dough with plastic wrap after you have shaped the dough. This can be hard to do for bread that is ...
A regular tea towel can be used to cover the dough. There are a couple of things you should do depending on how sticky or how dry the dough is. If the dough is ...
Covering your dough with a plastic bag will stop it from drying out and delivers great results no matter how your fridge functions. But if for any reason you ...