Understanding Enriched Dough Rising Times

Voice-over: "Chelsea buns are made of an enriched dough which has added milk, butter and fats... These extra ingredients can slow down the yeast, meaning a longer proving time is needed to achieve the necessary rise... The dough is going to take longer to rise, so not to panic when nothing seems to be happening." Enriched doughs require patience as fats coat gluten strands and slow yeast activity. Unlike basic bread that doubles in 1 hour, enriched doughs may need 2-3 hours for first rise. Don't rush or add more yeast; trust the process for best texture and flavor development.