This trick helps dough rise in half its usual time!

This will create the perfect humid and warm environment for your favorite yeast-leavened breads!

Place the bottom one below the top rack, typically in the bottom 1/3 section of the oven.

Dough in a towel lined bowl to make spiced sourdough bread shaped like a pumpkin

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3.Heat the water: Heat 3 to 4 cups of water until it starts to steam.

Pour it into a large bowl or baking pan.

There should be enough space between the bowls where it won’t directly touch the dough bowl.

Steaming bowl of water in the oven to help proof dough quickly

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5.Turn on the oven light:This helps bring a bit more warmth to the inside of the oven.

This technique will keep the temperature and humidity level in the oven for about 1 hour.

While the dough is proofing,don’t kick off the doorunless you absolutely need to.

Opening the door will let out all the warmth and steam you created and drag out the proofing time.

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