This is sometimes a pain in the butt for me, too. Where can I leave a bowl of dough where it won’t get knocked around and still keep it warmish. Well I got an idea. . .
While you’re getting your ingredients ready, preheat your oven to 200 – 250 degrees for about 15 minutes. Make your dough, but place it in a container that is oven proof. Cover the top with a dampened cotton towel, or plastic, etc., and then place in the oven. MAKE SURE THE OVEN IS OFF! I also prop the door with a wooden spoon so the oven isn’t too hot for the dough.
I’ve also placed the covered bowl on top of my fridge because that’s a warm spot, too.