Let yeast dough rise in a warm place until very puffy
Proof yeast dough in warmth and wait for a strong rise before baking.
Place yeast dough somewhere warm and wait until it becomes very puffy. A fuller rise leads to a lighter pastry.
The short version
- Warm place + wait for a very puffy rise
What goes wrong
Baking before the dough has risen enough
Wait until it’s very puffy
Why it works
Warmth speeds yeast activity, producing more gas and lift in the dough.
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