Follow along as we break down how to proof bread from scratch—along with answering your bread proofing questions.

To make a proof box, cut the top and side off a cardboard box large enough to accommodate the baking sheet holding your formed loaf. Insert the box into a large plastic garbage bag, and close the bag.

Leave to proof again until nearly doubled ... then leave to finish proofing. Preheat the oven to 200C/190C Fan/Gas 6. Bake the bread for 25–30 minutes. The bread should be crackled on top ...

Plus, the whole thing cranks out two loaves of sourdough bread each week! The setup includes an 8 watt heat mat, typically used for aquariums or seedlings, and a temperature control box ...

Few things rival the satisfaction of creating your own sourdough bread. The process is as rewarding as it is delicious, ...