Description
Learn how to make a soft homemade bread dough that’s perfect for dinner rolls, sandwich loaves, or sweet breads. This versatile dough is easy to prepare and yields delicious results every time.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Prepare the Yeast Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water, warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Mix the Dough: Add melted butter, egg, salt, and 3 cups of flour. Mix until sticky. Gradually add remaining flour until dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Knead on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth. Alternatively, use a stand mixer for 5–6 minutes.
- Rise the Dough: Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1 1/2 hours until doubled.
- Shape and Bake: Punch down dough, shape as desired, let rise for 30–45 minutes, then bake as needed.
Notes
- This dough is versatile for various baked goods.
- For a richer flavor, use sour cream or buttermilk.
- Dough can be refrigerated overnight after the first rise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Varies
- Category: Baking
- Method: Mixing, Kneading
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (1/12 of dough)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
