The Basics of Dough Proofing
Proofing Dough: The Key to Perfectly Fermented Baked Goods Proofing dough is one of the most important steps in baking bread: without proper proofing, baked goods become dense and unappetizing. This step is the culmination of the interaction of flour, water, and salt with yeast, which uses respiration and bulk fermentation to make bread dough [...]