Basic Dough

This versatile dough recipe is perfect for bread, pizza, or sweet rolls. Easy to make and customizable, it serves as a solid foundation for various delightful baked goods.

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Prep Time 20

Total Time 1

Servings: 8 pieces

Course: Baking, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 190

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
¾ cup warm milk Around 110°F (43°C)
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
½ tsp salt
blue food coloring (optional) For color

Method

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar until dissolved. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
Add the melted butter, egg, and the yeast mixture to the flour.
Mix until a dough forms and knead for about 5-7 minutes on a floured surface until smooth.
If using, knead the blue food coloring into the dough until evenly distributed.

Rising

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and proceed with your desired recipe.

Notes

Don’t rush the yeast: Allow the yeast to fully activate until it’s frothy. Kneading is key: Proper kneading develops gluten, giving your dough structure.