If your dough is taking forever to rise, it’s probably because your house is a bit cold.  Some newer ovens have a “proofing” setting that works great. Turn that on and it will make the inside of your oven the perfect temperature for letting your dough rise. If your oven doesn’t have a proofing setting, try placing the dough in the oven with JUST the oven light on. The light will warm up the oven just enough to give the dough a head start. My mom used to place the dough on top of the dryer while the dryer was running, too! So keep in mind that a “warm place” doesn’t have to always be in your kitchen. Even a sunny window can work in a pinch.