Are microwaves often useful in several steps of yeast bread making?

Microwaves are not typically used in traditional yeast bread making. The rising of the dough depends on the activation of yeast, which is a biological process that occurs under specific temperature and humidity conditions. Using microwaves can rapidly heat the dough, which can kill the yeast and hinder its ability to rise.

However, microwaves can find limited application in certain bread-making techniques or recipes, such as quick bread or steaming the bread after baking, where the focus is on speed or creating a particular texture.