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Ultimate Simple Dough

Ultimate Simple Dough
This foolproof Ultimate Simple Dough Recipe can be used for practically ANYTHING: cinnamon rolls, bread rolls, sandwich bread or pizza!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup lukewarm milk
  • 1/3 cup lukewarm water
  • 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or honey)
  • 3 3/4 cups (476g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine salt

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, stir together the milk, water, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy and dissolved. Add in the egg and sugar, stirring to combine.
  • Add in half the flour, stirring until absorbed. Add in the salt. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add in the remaining flour until combined. Increase speed to medium low and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes.
  • Shape the dough into a ball and place inside a greased mixing bowl. Turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch the dough down. Now the dough is ready to be shaped and used as you wish. See notes below for suggestions on what to make.

Notes

Pizza: After the dough has doubled in size for the first rise, roll it out into about a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface. Brush with olive oil before adding your sauce, cheese, and desired toppings. Bake on a preheated pizza stone, or on a flat baking tray, at 450°F for about 10 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.
Dinner Rolls: Spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. After the dough has risen for the first time, punch down. Divide the dough into 15 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a tight, smooth ball and place in the prepared pan. Brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Lightly cover and let rise until puffy and doubled in size, about 30 minutes. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Brush with more melted butter, if desired. Serve warm.
Recipe by Handle the Heat.

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Review & Comments

Sue G | Reply

How much should the egg be beaten? Lightly? Foamy? Or just mixed in. Does it make a difference?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Sue,

Sorry for the confusion. Under the ingredients it says beaten which is what it should be for most dough recipes.

Happy Baking!

Lynn | Reply

After the dough rises the first time, can you put in fridge for later use?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Lynn,

If you go to the notes section and click on “Handle the Heat” you will be brought to the blog where it has make ahead tips to follow.

Happy Baking!

Mary | Reply

Can I substitute water for milk in the dinner roll recipes?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Mary,

I wouldn’t substitute. If you are concerned about the dairy a nondairy milk would work better.

Happy Baking!

Michael | Reply

Do I need a mixer can I do it by hand

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Michael,

You can certainly mix it by hand if you would like.

Happy Baking!

Tracy Dalager | Reply

Can I make the dough in bread maker with dough cycle?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Tracy,

Yes I think it would work fine.

Happy Baking!

Sheri | Reply

Does this recipe convert to GF easily?

Red Star Yeast | Reply

Hi Sheri,

I don’t recommend substituting in Gluten Free flour to a recipe designed for gluten containing flour. Here is a link to our Gluten Free bread recipes though if you would like to check them out!

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