The entire picture of our lives, both in the present and the future, gets repainted in the course of a few hours. (premierchristianity.com)
I found that putting all the bread flat as possible during the soaking period helped a lot, and tilting the pan at different angles over the course of a few hours helps distribute the custard better... and I leave it soak overnight, then pull it out for half an hour or so in the morning to let it soak up some more and get rid of the fridge chill. (smittenkitchen.com)
Uttapam — the savory South Indian pancakes made of ground rice and lentils — require making a batter that ferments over the course of a few hours, giving them their delightful sourness. (purplecarrot.com)