Cheap proofing box:
Empty your dishwasher, run it through the rinse cycle, open the door for
aminute to let out most of the really hot steam and put your bread in to
rise on the upper rack - or lower if it fits better. . I use this only as
the final rise since it works too fast to develop good flavor and texture
that come with long slow early rises. Or place a 4 cup pryrex measure in
the microwave and bring it to a rolling boil. Let it sit for a minute,
then carefully remove it and add you bread.
Happy holidays to all
Lora Brody
author of Chocolate American Style (among others...), pubished this year by
Clarkson, Potter
www.lorabody.com