Bread proofing
140 minSegments
5
First
1:00:00
Total
2:20:00
A 2-hour bread proofing timer with bulk rise, folds, bench rest, and final proof.
Bulk rise, folds, proof, and bake prep
Free Bread Proofing Timer
Use a bread proofing timer for bulk fermentation, stretch and folds, bench rest, final proof, bake prep, and cooling. Keep dough timing organized and create an XTimer room when a class or bakery team needs shared proofing timers.
Built for this job
Dough timing can stay visible during long proofing stages.
Classes and bakeries can coordinate folds, rests, and bake prep.
XTimer rooms support shared bread timers for group baking and training.
Current agenda item
Bulk rise
1/5
1:00:00
Next
Stretch and fold
Total time
2:20:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Fold reminder
30 minTotal
30 min
A 30-minute timer for stretch-and-fold intervals.
Bench rest
20 minTotal
20 min
A 20-minute bench rest timer before shaping.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Use recipe and dough condition as the guide; presets are starting points.
Keep fold reminders visible during bulk fermentation.
Use separate timers for bench rest and final proof when shaping matters.
Use an XTimer room when a class or bakery team needs one shared proofing timer.
Frequently asked questions
What is a bread proofing timer?
A bread proofing timer structures bulk fermentation, stretch and folds, bench rest, final proof, bake prep, and cooling.
Can this be used for sourdough?
Yes. Edit the segment durations to match your recipe, dough temperature, and fermentation needs.
Can a baking class share the proofing timer?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when a class or bakery team needs the same visible proofing timer.