SeekingSimplicity Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 and too cold for dough to rise. Dd is trying to make cinnamon rolls. We had to soften the butter in the microwave because it wouldn't soften on hte counter. Now the dough wont rise, we're going to have to turn the oven on for a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaS Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 For rising dough in the winter, I put my oven on warm for a bit and turn it off. Before I had that option (when warmest was in the 100's) I would put a bowl of hot water in the back of the oven and then put the dough in to raise. When I was growing up, we had hot water heat. How I miss those radiators! We dried clothes on then, raised bread dough, etc, etc. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Sometimes if it's cold, you can just do a reeeeeeaaaaally long, slow rise. As in, leave 'em out overnight. And if they still haven't risen in the morning, slip 'em in a really low oven for an hour. But usually even in a cold place, overnight is enough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 Yeah, this is the first time I've ever experienced the cold affecting my food. It even affected our laundry detergent because our washer is in our attic and it's COLD up there! Sorry you're having troubles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeekingSimplicity Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Sometimes if it's cold, you can just do a reeeeeeaaaaally long, slow rise. As in, leave 'em out overnight. And if they still haven't risen in the morning, slip 'em in a really low oven for an hour. But usually even in a cold place, overnight is enough... they'll make a wonderful breakfast in the morning then :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I put a cup of water in the microwave and get it boiling, then put the dough in there. The space stays warm and the bread rises nicely. My house stays at 60 degrees in the winter...it's a method I use often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I use my mom's trick of turning the burner on for a few seconds to warm up, then turn it off. Put the bowl or pan on the burner. It helps. Or else use your bread machine on the dough setting and let it rise in there where it's nice and toasty warm.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylianna Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I put a wet cloth in the microwave and nuke it for about 30 seconds. Then put the dough in the microwave, with the cloth still in there. Works great. I also have a cabinet near my dishwasher that I use if I am washing dishes lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 I've warmed my dough on the dryer while drying a load of laundry. Or by setting my pan on top of another, smaller pan that I've poured boiling water in. Enjoy your rolls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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