Jonathan Kandell wrote:
> I hate covering bread when it rises. I hate greasing the plastic and
> towels seem to stick and weigh the dough down. I've been leaving the
> bread to rise "bare" uncovered and it appears to work just as well--
> I've misted it a few times during the hour out of fear, but I'm not
> sure that's necessary. The bread forms a skin, but that doesn't seem
> to hinder the rise, and even helps with slashing. I was wondering,
> does anyone else raise your bread uncovered?

Why don't you just use a bigger bowl, and cover it? Then it won't stick
to plastic or get a skin on it. As a result, I have no need to oil the
plastic.
--
Alan

"If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion, and
avoid the people, you might better stay home."
--James Michener