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Yeast Dough (Video)

This failproof Yeast Dough will be the only recipe you need for all your baked goods. Tender dough, deliciously fragrant and easy to make with easy to follow video instructions. Perfect for all your baking needs, from pizza to bread rolls.
Course Baking
Cuisine Eastern European, International
Keyword yeast dough, yeast dough recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Proofing time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cup lukewarm warm milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Instant Dry Yeast
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter or oil

Instructions

  • Proof Yeast - mix yeast with ½ lukewarm milk and sugar and salt. Whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour allow to activate for 15 minutes (you will see bubbles and foam).
  • Mix - in a large bowl, add remaining flour, milk with egg and melted butter. Pour in the activated yeast mixture and stir until it forms a shaggy ball.
  • Knead - on a floured surface knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  • Rise - place in oiled bowl, cover with cling wrap and a kitchen towel. Place in warm spot. Takes about 1½ hours to rise. Punch down and gently knead before using.

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