I actually let my dough rise in the fridge. I put the dough in an oiled bowl with plastic wrap on top, and the next day I have my hubby take it out a couple of hours before I get home from work. Then I shape it, let it rise for 30 minutes to an hour, and bake. The bread is MUCH tastier this way and it's very convenient. I have left the dough in the fridge as long as three days, and it just made the bread even tastier. :-)