Question 1

How warm should the milk and water be for the dough?

Accepted Answer

If you are using an instant-read thermometer, the milk and water should both be between 110°F-120°F, which is warm but not hot to the touch.

If you don’t have a thermometer, use the inside of your wrist to test how warm the liquids are. It’s just the right sensitivity to alert when things are too hot!

Question 2

Help! My kitchen is cold and my dough isn’t rising. Where should I put it?

Accepted Answer

If your dough is taking forever to rise, it’s probably because your house is a bit cold.

Some newer ovens have a “proofing” setting that works great. Turn that on and it will make the inside of your oven the perfect temperature for letting your dough rise.

If your oven doesn’t have a proofing setting, try placing the dough in the oven with JUST the oven light on. The light will warm up the oven just enough to give the dough a head start.

My mom used to place the dough on top of the dryer while the dryer was running, too! So keep in mind that a “warm place” doesn’t have to always be in your kitchen. Even a sunny window can work in a pinch.

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