Iris
I proof my breads in an insulated wooden cabinet with two light bulbs
attached to a thermostat. I use two lightbulbs so when one burns out, I
will still have some warmth in there. Depending on weather, the
temperature fluctuates about 8 or 10 degrees. A more expensive thermostat
would fluctuate less, but the one I use gives satisfactory results. The
breads are placed on the backs of half-sheet pans (12" by 18") which are
placed inside large, clear, food safe bags. The openings of the bags are
twist tied shut. That way I don't have to worry about drying out. The
cabinet has wooden racks for shelving which I made myself from 3/4 sticks
of wood.
Dave
Dave Glaze
daveglaze@shaw.ca