Yeasted Dough

Yeasted Dough

A soft, pliable dough base enriched just enough for rolls, buns, or flatbreads.

Total 2 hr 30 min Makes 14 slices Calories 165/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Eggs, Wheat

This basic yeasted dough comes together with a short knead and a slow rise, developing a tender crumb and mild sweetness. It works as a foundation for dinner rolls, sandwich buns, pizza, or sweet rolls, and can be shaped or flavored to suit the occasion. The dough is forgiving for beginners while still rewarding careful proofing.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

Method

  1. In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.

  2. Add the melted butter and beaten egg to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.

  3. Add the flour and salt, and mix on low speed with a dough hook (or by hand with a wooden spoon) until a rough dough forms.

  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, or with the stand mixer on medium speed, until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

  5. Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel.

  6. Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

  7. Punch down the dough to release the air, then shape as desired for your chosen recipe (rolls, buns, loaf, or flatbread).

  8. Cover the shaped dough loosely and let rise again until puffy, about 30 to 45 minutes, before baking according to your recipe.

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    Yeasted Dough

    This basic yeasted dough comes together with a short knead and a slow rise, developing a tender crumb and mild sweetness. It works as a foundation for dinner rolls, sandwich buns, pizza, or sweet rolls, and can be shaped or flavored to suit the occasion. The dough is forgiving for beginners while still rewarding careful proofing.

    2 hr 30 min 14 slices 165 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
    • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
    • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoons salt
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten

    Method

    1. 1

      In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 5 to 10 minutes.

    2. 2

      Add the melted butter and beaten egg to the yeast mixture and stir to combine.

    3. 3

      Add the flour and salt, and mix on low speed with a dough hook (or by hand with a wooden spoon) until a rough dough forms.

    4. 4

      Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, or with the stand mixer on medium speed, until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.

    5. 5

      Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a damp towel.

    6. 6

      Let the dough rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

    7. 7

      Punch down the dough to release the air, then shape as desired for your chosen recipe (rolls, buns, loaf, or flatbread).

    8. 8

      Cover the shaped dough loosely and let rise again until puffy, about 30 to 45 minutes, before baking according to your recipe.