The most time-consuming aspect of breadmaking is waiting for it to rise, not once but twice. You can speed up this process by creating a warmer environment: Preheat your oven to 200°F then turn it OFF. Place the dough in an oven-safe bowl and cover it with a warm damp tea towel. Stick it in the oven until the dough has doubled in size. Heat up a bowl of water. Put the bowl of dough on top of the hot water bowl, making sure that the water doesn't touch the bowl of dough. Heat up an electric heating pad and cover it with a towel. Place the bowl of dough on top. Place the bowl of dough near a warmer area in your home such as a fireplace or warm slow cooker.