A case for a packaged dough product and a method of proofing packaged dough.

摘要

A case(10) has a top wall(20), sidewalls(22) and a bottom wall and contains a plurality of cylindrically-shaped packages(15) of dough. A plurality of orifices(30,32) in the top wall and in the bottom wall are in substantial alignment with each other and with interstices(18) between adjacent packages(15) to permit air to flow through the case. The dough within the packages may be proofed by placing the case in a heating chamber to heat the dough and subsequently cooling the dough to refrigeration temperatures. <IMAGE>