Sure, Katie. You're welcome to do the first rise in the fridge overnight. We typically opt for letting the shaped loaves rest in the fridge overnight because that way they're ready to go in the morning. All you have to do is bake! If you chill the dough during the first rise, the following stages will take longer. (The loaves will require more time once they're shaped to become puffy.) Once they're puffy, you're ready to bake as directed in the recipe. Kye@KAF

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