Best place for dough to rise if house is cool?

[dave the baker]

I cover my dough well with plastic wrap and a tea towel and put it in the cold oven with the light on - it generates just enough heat to do the job.

 

[Jeekinz]

I briefly heat the oven, then shut it off. Put the dough on a sheet pan and wait.

YT, I'll try the candle next time. Thanks.

 

[luvs]

when i was in like 5th grade i baked bread... i cannot bake now, that aside...
bread went into my Parent's oven as was.

 

[Russellkhan]

I keep one of those rectangular coolers in the kitchen for just this purpose. Put the dough in the cooler with a teakettle fresh off the stove (on a trivet, of course) and you're in business. I usually reheat the teakettle once every 45 minutes or so.

 

[expatgirl]

kitchenelf..........I use an old fashioned lamp and place it over the bread dough and they love it.......keep in mind it can get to minus 40 degrees here.........never had a problem

 

[flukx]

I am with Dave The Baker - I simply put it in the oven with the oven light on - the light keeps things warm but not hot.