Basic Sweet Dough
By
Karla Everett
@Karla59
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This is a very good sweet dough , It can be used in a variety of recipes like bread , rolls , cinnamon rolls , donuts , ect...
Ingredients
- 6-7 c
- all purpose flour ; divided
- 1/2 c
- sugar
- 2 (1/4oz) pkg
- active dry yeast = 2 1/4 teas per pkg.
- 2 tsp
- salt
- 1/2 c
- butter
- 1 c
- milk
- 1 c
- water
- 1
- egg
Step-By-Step
1In a large bowl (I use my metal one )combine 2 cups flour , sugar , yeast and salt ; set aside
2In a sauce pan heat butter , milk and water until very warm ( not boiling) to 120° to 130°. Add mixture and egg to the dry ingredients ; Blend on low speed of an electric mixer until moistened ; Beat for 3 minutes on medium speed.
3Stir in enough of the remaining flour by hand to form a stiff dough. ( dough will be some what sticky )
4On a floured surface knead until smooth and elastic about 8-10 minutes.
5Place dough in a greased bowl ; turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in a warm space for 45-60 minutes , or until light and doubled in size ; punch dough down and use dough for desired recipe.
