Description
A versatile dough recipe perfect for making soft dinner rolls, fluffy donuts, and chewy pizza crust, using basic pantry staples with easy variations.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by mixing it with warm milk and sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and proceed with your desired use:
- For dinner rolls: Divide into 12 balls, place in a greased baking dish, rise for 30 minutes, then bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–22 minutes.
- For donuts: Roll dough to 1/2-inch thick, cut into donut shapes, rise for 30 minutes, then fry in 350°F (175°C) oil until golden brown.
- For pizza: Stretch or roll dough into a 12-inch round, top as desired, bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12–15 minutes.
Notes
- Add herbs or garlic powder for savory dough versions.
- Add vanilla extract for a sweeter donut dough.
- Dough can also be used for cinnamon rolls.
- Freeze dough after first rise and thaw overnight in fridge before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll or donut or 1/12 pizza
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
