Urgent - advice please, can I dump my dough?

[Caro]

I've just started making focaccia, and my dough has just been put away to rise.

However, a quick trip to the pub may be on the cards. What shall I do with the dough? Should I wait until it has had its first rise (which is approx how long in a warm cupboard?), then knock it back and put it in the fridge until I want it? Do I get it now and put it straight in the fridge? Any other ideas?

Thanks

[zazen999]

I'd just knock it back and pop it in the fridge - unless you are going before knockback then put it in as it is.

[rustylady]

Put it somewhere cool and go to the pub and enjoy yourself!

[Caro]

Excellent, thanks to you both