Question about baking bread with yeast

Someone sent us a mix for cinnamon bread that I'd like to make for Christmas morning. But it looks like it takes a long time to make because the directions say to let it rise for ip to an hour before baking. I've never made anything with yeast before so I'm wondering if I can prepare it the night before and let it rise and then sit over night so I can just pop it in the oven the next morning. Or will it either keep rising or deflate by the morning?

Re: Question about baking bread with yeast

Usually things made with yeast need two rises. You could leave the dough overnight and let it rise the first time (make sure you cover the bowl with oiled plastic wrap though because it will likely rise a lot.) The second rise is usually after you punch it down and then put it in a bread pan or shape it into the shape you want. That's usually another 45min-1hr.

Re: Question about baking bread with yeast

I would try and make it completely, including baking it today or tomorrow. Once you let it cool, wrap it in saran wrap well and it will be good for christmas.

Re: Question about baking bread with yeast