Proofing Bread

One more quickie kitchen tip, and then i will call it a day.

I am not a big fan of the microwave, although i do have one and use it to hot things up, we all know how it kills the nutrients in our food.

Sometimes, however, sacrifices must be made.  I found this recipe for proofing bread, and have used it several times when i was under time constraints.  It has always worked very well, and cuts a batch of bread from 2 hours down to an hour and change.

Whatcha do:
Place an 8 oz glass of water in your microwave, and run at full power for 1 minute.
Move the glass of water to the back corner of the microwave.
Place your dough in a wave-safe bowl coated with oil, then cover with plastic wrap.
Place bowl in microwave with glass of water.  Once you start proofing, don't open the door until it's done.
Wave at 10% power for 3 minutes.
Let it rest for 3 minutes.
Wave at 10% power for 3 minutes.
Let it rest for 6 minutes.
Remove and proceed with punch down and final rise.