How to Rise Yeast Dough in a Cool or Drafty Kitchen

• warm water1 cup
• yeast bread dough

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Make your dough, put in a greased bowl and flip, to coat both sides. Cover dough with a clean damp dish cloth.

2. 2

   Fill a large glass measuring cup half way with water. Heat in microwave until water just comes to a boil and steams up the microwave.

3. 3

   Quickly open the door and put the dough bowl in with the water. Close the door before all the steam escapes.

4. 4

   By the way, I've never tried it with the dough right on top of the water, like Bonnie's pic. I always push the water to the back corner.