Cover

This instruction is given several times in every recipe and what you use depends on the situation. If you’re proving or resting dough at room temperature, one option is simply to leave it on the work surface and cover with a large mixing bowl. Another is to put the dough into a large bowl and cover with a damp, clean dish towel, large elasticated bowl cover or shower cap. Alternatively, you can slip the bowl into a reusable plastic bag that’s large enough to be sealed around it. I try to avoid anything that’s single-use, such as cling film/plastic wrap.