Go-To Dough
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
24
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Course
Bread
Go-To Dough
Description
This dough blends both water and milk, along with butter, to yield a tender crumb and flavorful base. The dry ingredients include flour, granulated sugar, rapid-rise yeast, and salt for vitality and balanced taste. The warm liquids activate the yeast, and mixing followed by kneading develops the dough’s elasticity and structure.
The kneading technique involves folding, pushing, and turning motions to achieve a smooth surface and moderate stretchiness, which is essential for proper rise and texture. After a brief resting period, the dough can be divided and shaped for different baked goods, such as dinner rolls or frosted cinnamon rolls.
Handling the dough with lightly floured hands prevents sticking while ensuring it remains soft. Water temperature is important and should feel very warm but not hot to activate the yeast without damage.
Ingredients
- 5-1/2 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 packets yeast 4 ½ teaspoons, Fleischmann's® RapidRise brand
- 2 teaspoons salt fine sea salt
- 1-1/2 cups water
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Instructions
- Combine 2-1/2 cups flour, sugar, undissolved yeast and salt in large mixer bowl. Heat water, milk and butter until very warm (120°to 130°F).
- Gradually add mixture to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Add 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes at high speed, scraping bowl occasionally.
- With spoon, stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Cover and let dough rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in half to use for Dinner Rolls and Frosted Cinnamon Rolls.
Notes
- This recipe makes two batches of dough suitable for various uses.
- If you don't have a thermometer, ensure the water feels very warm, around 120° to 130°F.
- Knead the dough by folding, pushing with the heels of your hands, then turning, repeating until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- Use light flour dusting on hands and surface to prevent sticking while kneading.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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