How to Proof Bread

While making bread, it is necessary to proof the dough before it is baked. Proofing is not difficult, but it must be done correctly. Follow the easy instructions, and you should see your proofed dough gradually become twice the size when it has risen. This is when you know you are done proofing and are ready to bake!

Ingredients

Specific type of flour in the recipe or a suitable substitute
Oil
Water
Butter
Yeast
Sugar

Steps

1
Read the recipe.
- Look at a picture of what the bread should look like through the bread making stages.
2
Prepare the bread dough following the instructions based on the type of bread being made.

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3
Shape the dough according to directions.
4
Oil the dough.
5
Boil enough water to fit into a baking pan.
6
Pour the boiling water into the baking pan and place on the bottom rack of the oven.
7
Place the oiled dough in the oven on a baking sheet, or use bakeware.
8
Close the oven door.
9
Clean up. This includes putting ingredients away and washing; utensils, counter, pastry board, and dirty dishes
10
Allow the dough to rise until roughly double the original size.
- Remove the dough from the oven.
11
The dough is proofed and ready to be baked!

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