Proofing Dough in the Instant Pot
Servings: 1 Dough
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 prepared dough ingredients already mixed
Instructions
Yogurt Setting
- Pour 1 teaspoon of olive oil into the Instant Pot liner. Add the dough, then roll it in the oil until it is lightly coated. Add more oil if needed to keep the dough from sticking or drying out.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 prepared dough
- Place the dough in the center of the liner, then cover the Instant Pot with a tempered glass lid or plate that fits snugly around the edges.
- Press the Yogurt button, and make sure the screen says Less. Use the + and - buttons to set the timer for 30 minutes.
- When the time is up, check the dough. If it has risen according to the recipe instructions, remove it from the Instant Pot. If it needs more time, set the timer for a few more minutes.
Keep Warm Setting
- Use this method if your Instant Pot does not have a yogurt setting.
- Place a trivet with handles into the Instant Pot. Add the dough to a glass bowl, lightly coat it with olive oil, and set the bowl on the trivet.1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 prepared dough
- Cover the Instant Pot with a glass lid or plate. Press the Keep Warm button until the screen says Less. Do not use the More setting because it may be too hot for the dough.
- Use the + and - buttons to set the timer for 30 minutes.
- When the time is up, check the dough. If it has risen according to the recipe instructions, remove it from the Instant Pot. If it needs more time, set the timer for a few more minutes.
Notes
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- We used a 6-Quart Instant Pot for this post and have not tried another size for comparison.
- Please refer to the post for more in depth information, tips, and recipe ideas.
Nutrition Facts
Proofing Dough in the Instant Pot
Serving Size
1 dough
Amount per Serving
Calories
2822
% Daily Value*
Fat
70
g
108
%
Saturated Fat
17
g
85
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
9836
mg
410
%
Potassium
0.04
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
492
g
164
%
Fiber
33
g
132
%
Sugar
66
g
73
%
Protein
66
g
132
%
Calcium
0.04
mg
0
%
Iron
0.02
mg
0
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
