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Raising rolls in a draft

"Joyce Esfeld" <cesfeld@cox.net>
Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:22:56 -0500
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Katie had asked about helping her rolls to rise.  She can purchase an 
inexpensive plastic "under the bed" storage box (available at most 
discount stores - Rubbermaid or Sterilite).

Measures approximately 6 inches deep x 14 inches wide x 20 inches 
long and will hold a sheet pan.  If you place the pan in the plastic 
box and also insert a small liquid measuring cup that contains hot 
water, she will have heat and humidity.  Be sure and snap the lid in 
place to contain the heat and humidity.  It works like a charm.  A 
deeper storage box can be tiered and hold several baking 
sheets.  Ideal conditions for proofing are 90 degrees and 90% 
humidity.  This same thing can be accomplished in a small oven or 
microwave.  The problem with an oven is the rolls must be removed to 
preheat the oven.