Do you know any method, where I DON"T have to put plastic film on my bread dough while raising it?

Question

Every time I bake a bread, at home, I have to put plastic film on it while it's rising.

Do you know any method where I don't have to do that?

Thank You.

Answer 1

Just put a regular kitchen towel over the dough. It works just as good and much easier.

Answer 2

I've never used plastic wrap to cover rising bread. I just use a thin dish towel. The only reason for covering the bread in the first place is (1) to hold in the heat which helps it rise, and (2) to keep the outside of the dough from drying out.
Good luck, you do fine without the plastic wrap. Just lightly brush a little bit of oil or butter on the dough before covering it.

Answer 3

There are several ways to help your bread rise, you could use a warm damp lightweight towel or if you are in a hurry, fill a casserole dish 3/4 full of hot water and place it in your oven at 200 degrees C for 20 mins. Shut off your oven, place dough in oven on a greased baking sheet for 45 mins to 1 hour depending on how much you want it to rise. Then take out the pan of water and bake your dough how the recepie call for it and the temp.

Answer 4

Another alternative is to put some vegetable oil over the dough and put the plastic on top. It may not stick so bad. But I usually use a dish towel. That is the best alternative especially if you are making more than one loaf.

Answer 5

plastic is the best method for keeping a pelical (skin)from forming while the bread rises at home. Professionals use proofing boxes that are moist and warm to help thier bread rise evenly and skin free. Some people will cover the loaf with a moist lint free towel.

Answer 6

I have never in my life put plastic film on rising bread dough! I always use a clean cloth to cover (tea towel or similar, not paper).

Answer 7

First off I had never heard of plastic. I have used and been told wax paper. Another way that has been told to me (which is how my grandmother does it) is put the bread in an aluminum pan and place it in the oven for a few minutes. The reason for this is the oven is closed in and warm even when not turned on.

Answer 8

well -- hmm - the plastic film helps keep in the yeast and helps keep the surface of the dough moist. I have seen bakery chefs coat the dough with a very light olive oil or butter to do the same thing.

Answer 9

The reason for this is:
1. to keep the dough from drying out
2. to keep the heat in so the yeast can multiply and the dough can rise
3. to keep dust and whatever off your dough as it rises

So, if you can get those conditions without covering your bread dough, no problem. I sometimes just let the dough rise, uncovered, in my (unheated) oven. It's closed to drafts and dust, and I don't have to bother with damp cloth and cling film. Bread turns out fine.

Answer 10

Go with most of the answers: a damp kitchen cloth is the traditional method. I have never used plastic wrap, it's a waste.