New Bread Proofing Box

 For those following my blog you know ,my bread recipe calls for me to use my oven as a proof box. You can click here  for the recipe. It makes the PERFECT bread. But makes my oven unusable for a couple of hours.  So I was really happy when my husband walked in my kitchen with my new proof box.  He was also kind enough to make one for Heidi from http://mysimplecountryliving.blogspot.com/ .

                            He put a rack inside so I can set the pan of boiling water below the dough.

                                           This is what it looks like before I add the water.

  I knew since this was a more inclosed area that my proofing time would be shorter. So I only proof it for 45 minutes.  I still over proofed it a little. ( you can tell by the bubbles on top ) Next time I will only proof for 30 minutes the first time and 15 to 20 minutes the second time.. That should be just right.

You can see where the top fell a little bit, since it was over proofed. But the bread tasted great. I am so happy with my box. My oven is now free and my proofing time has been cut in half. YA !