PROVING, RESTING AND CHECKING THE DOUGH (4)

Wrap the dough in a clean , damp tea towel and rest for 15 minutes. Then knead it again a few more times for 1 minute before coving with a a damp tea towel for an hour. Place the dough in a warm spot away from any draughts in a plastic bowl. Resting the dough should begin to prove, meaning it should become slightly puffy and airy. Place the dough back onto a lightly floured bench, kneading it a few more timesand then shaping it into your preferred shape. Place the loaf to be in a floured tea towel, either in a bowl for a round loaf or rolled into a tea towel for a longer loaf, leave rest for another 2 hours. Your dough should look smooth and even before baking.