what do they mean when they say cover.?

Question

it says:
place in grease bowl, turn once to grease surface. cover; let rise 1 to 1 1/2 hors or till double. punch down divivde into 18 pieces

[what does it mean.?]

so do i leave it just on the greased bowl, and cover it.?
so i dont put it on the oven.

Answer 1

It means interlock your fingers and put you're hands on you're head for protection, the grease could contain heat and cause an explosion.

Answer 2

Cover it with a kitchen tea towel. Once it has risen for the time they say then put your fist in the middle in punch it down then divide it into the 18 pieces.

Answer 3

You can either cover it with a dampened towel, or some plastic wrap. This is to make sure that the air does not get to the rising dough and create a "crust" on it.

Answer 4

Cover with a damp towel or a cheesecloth.
The idea is NOT to keep the air out, but to keep the dough moist while rising.

Answer 5

In the old days, you used a dry, clean white cloth. Now you can use plastic wrap if you poke a couple of holes in the top for it to breath. For a draft free place, I stick mine in the microwave unless I need to use the microwave. (This is not only draft free, it is also warm. Your dough will rise faster this way!)

Answer 6

It sounds like you are making a recipe that involves rising dough. Simply cover it with a standard, dry kitchen towel.

Answer 7

Use either a dish towel or plastic wrap with cooking spay on it over the bowl, so it does not stick to the wrap.

Answer 8

Usually they use a damp tea towel to prevent drying out.

Answer 9

Cover it with a clean cloth.

Answer 10

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