anmom Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 How do you do it? I wouldnt say that our house is cold, but it is cool. Our thermostat is set on 68, and I hate to turn it up just to make bread. Will it rise? Any suggestions on alternative methods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Turn the oven on just for a minute. It will warm up just enough, and then leave the light on while it's rising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink and Green Mom Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Our house in VA was always cold and I had the same trouble. We did have a southern facing front door with a glass storm door and I'd open that and put the bred in a bowl on the floor - the glass door gave off so much heat. Growing up, my mom would wrap the dough bowl in a hot towel right out of the dryer, and then wrap it in a second towel, and then place it on top of the TV while it was on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I used to turn the heat up just enough for it to cut on and then put the bread in our small half bath with the door closed. Since it was a tiny room with its own vent, it got a lot warmer than the rest of the house when the heat ran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommie_Jen Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I turn on the oven and let it heat to the lowest temp, 170. After it beeps that it is preheated, I shut it of. Then I mix up the bread and cover it and in it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciWA Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I put my oven on warm while I make my dough. I use a Kitchenaid mixer. When it's in the pans or bowl I put it in, turn off the warmer and cover with a damp cloth. Then I leave the light on. It keeps it out of the draft that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 It will rise, it will just take longer. When my house is that cool, I put it in the oven and turn the light on. I also have a garden window that works well if it's a sunny day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Making bread in a 60-degree house seems normal to me. It just takes longer to rise in the winter than in the summer. Personally, I prefer a slower rise because I think the flavor is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kidlets4me Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I put a 9x13 pan in the bottom rack of my oven-oven is not on- then put bowl of dough on rack above. Boil about 2 cups of water then pour it into 9x13 pan shut oven door. This method has been fool-proof for me. It takes about 40 minutes for my dough to rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Turn the oven on just for a minute. It will warm up just enough, and then leave the light on while it's rising This is what I have always done. Works fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I turn on the oven and let it heat to the lowest temp, 170. After it beeps that it is preheated, I shut it of. Then I mix up the bread and cover it and in it goes. :iagree: This is exactly what I do. It works great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in NC Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Heat one cup of water in the microwave. Leave the cup of water in the microwave and let the bread rise in there. The heat will help the rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Turn the oven on just for a minute. It will warm up just enough, and then leave the light on while it's rising :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Heat one cup of water in the microwave. Leave the cup of water in the microwave and let the bread rise in there. The heat will help the rise. That's what I do. During the winter my house is 60 degrees at best. I tried a warm oven but the micro method works better in my kitchen. No drafts and a more controlled temp. King Arthur now sells a proof box - for nearly $200!!! I'll just keep using my microwave, thankyouverymuch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 you can also use a heating pad set to low placed under the pans on the counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I agree with the poster who said she likes the flavor of a slower rise better! I have also used the heating pad method in the past - I usually put a metal rack on top of the heating pad, set the bowl on the rack, and cover the whole thing with a box. Worked very well. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I usually put plastic wrap over the bowl tight with rubber band and put in a sunny place. If it is not rising then I use the oven method. I think sunny is the key here.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Slower rise if one has the time makes for better tasting bread. If one is in a hurry either oven method mentioned will work fine. Or on top of a running clothes dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjand6more Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 you can also use a heating pad set to low placed under the pans on the counter. This is what I do. Covered with a towel. Works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I turn on a space heater in a walk-in closet and close the door. I have read that dough will even rise in the fridge if you leave it long enough, as in overnight, I think. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Heat one cup of water in the microwave. Leave the cup of water in the microwave and let the bread rise in there. The heat will help the rise. :iagree: I do this too. My house is always cold. My mom always puts the dough on top of the hot water heater, but hers isn't in a gross basement like mine. Edited October 30, 2012 by KungFuPanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have a bread recipe that has the bread rise in the fridge, so warmth is not the only issue. If I want it done quickly in a cold house I put the dough on top of any warm electronic appliance, usually the DVD machine. My gran used to put the dough at the foot of her bed overnight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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