Originally Posted by
QuiltE
I found that the best place for dough to rise in my home is
under the warmth of the lights in the fan above my stove.
I let my dough rise in the microwave. Works perfectly. I make the dough in the biggest Tupperware bowl I have. (Holds a gallon or two. Large "That's A Bowl"?) Then I put a large glass of water into the microwave and get it boiling. Set this hot glass of water into the back corner and put the bowl of dough into the microwave. Close the door and set a timer. The dough rises faster in this warm moist environment.
If it starts to run over, it makes a mess, but it doesn't hurt the dough. Don't ask me how I know that. That's why I use the timer.