Proof Bread Way Faster With An Easy Air Fryer Shortcut

Proofing bread takes hours, especially if you let the dough rise at room temperature. Luckily, there's a faster method: The air fryer hack.

Begin by making your bread dough as usual, then shape it and place it in a bowl that'll fit inside the air fryer. Grease the bowl, and cover the dough with plastic wrap.

Next, preheat the air fryer at the lowest temperature, usually around 90 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and put in the dough to proof, which will take 30 minutes to one hour.

To ensure you don't overproof your bread, check it at the 30-minute mark. If the dough slowly bounces back up but still leaves an indentation when you press it, then it's ready.

The simple science behind this time difference is temperature levels. The controlled environment of an air fryer allows you to easily maintain temperature and humidity levels.