Kitchen tip,
How to Make Sure Your Dough Will Rise
Cold kitchen, flat dough? Warm your oven for 20 seconds with the light on, or park the dough somewhere steamy like above a water bath.
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The problem
One of the most important steps in any yeast dough recipe is letting the dough rise, but the dough needs a warm environment, and that can be tough to find when you live in a cold climate. Here's how to make dough rise in a cold house.
The fix
- Turn on your oven for 20 seconds, then leave just the light on. That raises the air temperature enough for a comfy rise.
- Or leave the dough somewhere that traps heat and steam: above a water bath, or in a steamy shower.