control this. most often, i let my dough rise in a cold oven(one that has not been heated) with the light on-you would be amazed at how much heat an oven light can produce!
when the dough is ready, first set the oven up, then shape the dough. place a rack in the center of the oven with your baking stone on it. set a rack below the stone and place a heavy pan on it-this will be for adding steam to the oven so be sure it is a heavy gauge metal pan that can handle a sudden addition of water. set a cup of water nearby. to shape the 