Okay, so I finally caved and got this proofing box after months of wrestling with inconsistent dough rises. And wow—why didn’t I buy this sooner?!

The Good: This thing is a game-changer. My sourdough now rises like it’s on vacation in the tropics (set to 78°F, obviously). The foldable design? Genius. My tiny kitchen can barely fit a toaster, but this collapses flat and tucks under my fridge. Also, the timer function means I can nap while my dough works its magic.

The Quirks: The zipper is… moody. Sometimes it glides like butter; other times it acts like it’s protesting minimum wage. And yeah, no built-in humidity tray (I improvise with a spritz bottle—very ‘MacGyver meets Martha Stewart’).

Unexpected Perk: Used it for yogurt last week—creamiest batch ever. Might try kombucha next because why not? Pro tip: Avoid pans with holes unless you enjoy scrubbing dough off the floor.

Verdict: For the price? 10/10 would recommend. Just maybe keep duct tape handy for the zipper’s dramatic moments.