Ask Candra: The Window Pane Test

This week’s question came courtesy of user YouTube. User rainearcilla asks this question about making white bread:

Question:

“I have another question… where can I raise my dough after kneading it? also can you show us the “window pane test” next time on your videos? thank you very much…”

Answer:

It’s best to let your bread rise in a warm dry area which is free from drafts. Drafts are a killer. If it’s really cool in my kitchen, I will set my bread dough on the counter top near my stove when I am baking other things. You have to be careful not to put it in an area that is too hot though.

Below is a demonstration of the window pane test. Thanks for your question!

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Posted by on Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at 9:00 am and is filed under Ask Candra, Bread, Video. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

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  1. Luis says:
    March 24, 2011 at 7:49 am

    How do know no more flour is needed or too much has been used during the kneading process? I’ve been watching your videos for 3 days straight. Great website and videos!!! My wife is gonna love that I participate more in the kitchen. I enjoy the baking!!!

  2. Candra says:
    December 27, 2010 at 4:09 pm

    Yes you can use a kitchen aid stand mixer to make the bread, as long as you have dough hook attachments…they work the best.
    Thanks for the great comments 🙂

  3. Bren says:
    December 24, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Hi, I just came across your website thank you so much, your videos are great, and full of information. I was wondering can I use a kitchenaid stand mixer to make the bread?

  4. Festive Sweet Dough Christmas Wreaths « Cooking With Candra says:
    December 22, 2010 at 7:20 pm

    […] bread for approximately 15 minutes or until the bread dough has reached a nice smooth texture. Use the window pane test if you are unsure.7.Lightly grease a large bowl with shortening. Place the kneaded dough into the […]

  5. Candra says:
    November 15, 2010 at 5:02 pm

    Awwwwe…that’s so sweet! Thank You 🙂

  6. Micaela says:
    November 14, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    I am SOOOOOOO glad that I have found this website! I have spent the last few hours watching your youtube videos. I am in charge of the dinner rolls for my family dinner this Thanksgiving and you have answered every possible question for me. Is it ok to say that I love you?! 🙂 Thank you just doesn’t seem to suffice! My new favorite website!! Oh, and, my 6 year old daughter (after drooling-ly watching your sticky bun recipe) asked if we could eat those for breakfast lunch and dinner for the rest of our lives! I think SHE loves you too 🙂

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