Description
Learn to make a soft and versatile homemade bread dough that can be used for loaves, rolls, or stuffed breads. This basic bread recipe yields a tender and delicious result every time.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups warm water (110°F)
- ¼ cup whole milk (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing bowl)
Instructions
- Prepare Yeast Mixture: In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy, 5–10 minutes.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add yeast mixture, milk, and butter. Mix to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead Dough: Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1½ hours until doubled.
- Shape and Bake: Punch down dough, shape as desired, and follow baking instructions.
Notes
- This dough is versatile and can be used for various bread recipes.
- For extra softness, brush baked bread with melted butter.
- Substitute water for milk for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Mixing, Kneading
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll or slice
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
