What Is Bread Proof in Oven
Proofing in the oven also preps your oven for baking. When you remove the dough, leave the steam inside. Then crank the heat to 450°F. The burst of heat and moisture creates a blistering crust.
Professional bakers swear by this. They use spray bottles or ice cubes on a hot pan. You get a crust that shatters. Your neighbors will think you bought a bakery.
It’s a two-for-one deal: proofing now, spectacular crunch later.