Ultimate Guide to 3 Classic Dough Recipes

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Master the basics: soft dinner rolls, fluffy donuts, and crispy pizza dough—all in one place.

🥖 Classic Dinner Rolls

Yield: 16–24 rolls
Prep Time: 20 minutes + 1.5 hours rising
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: ~2 hours
Dietary Info: Vegetarian

🛒 Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)

  • 2 teaspoons yeast

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 1¼ cups warm milk

  • ¼ cup oil

  • 2 eggs

  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Brushing:

  • 1 egg white + 2 tablespoons water (egg wash)

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (after baking)

  • 👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine yeast and sugar. Add warm milk and let it bubble for 5 minutes.

  2. Add oil, salt, and eggs. Mix to combine.

  3. Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms.

  4. Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.

  6. Divide dough into 16–24 pieces. Roll into balls and place on a baking pan.

  7. Let rest for another 30 minutes.

  8. Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush dough balls with egg wash.

  9. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

  10. Brush with melted butter after baking. Serve warm.

Serving Tip: Perfect with soups, stews, or your favorite hot beverage.

🍩 Fluffy Donuts

Yield: About 20 donuts
Prep Time: 20 minutes + 1 hour rising
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 35 minutes
Dietary Info: Vegetarian

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 packet rapid-rise yeast

  • ¼ cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup warm milk

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup softened butter

  • 4½ cups flour

  • Oil for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until bubbly.

  2. Add eggs, butter, salt, and flour. Mix to form a dough.

  3. Knead until smooth and elastic. Shape into a ball.

  4. Cover and let rise for 1 hour.

  5. Divide dough in half. Roll out to about ¼ inch thick.

  6. Cut using a donut cutter. Re-roll scraps and repeat.

  7. Heat oil (3 inches deep) in a pan.

  8. Fry donuts until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

  9. Roll warm donuts in sugar, or add a glaze or cinnamon powder.

Enjoy with: Hot chocolate or a cold glass of milk.

🍕 Easy Pizza Dough

Yield: 1 thick crust or 2 thin crusts
Prep Time: 15 minutes + 1 hour rising
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes
Dietary Info: Vegan

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon yeast

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • ¾ cup warm water

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Combine yeast, sugar, and warm water in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.

  2. In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and oil.

  3. Stir to combine, then knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes.

  4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).

  5. Punch down dough. For thin crust, divide in two.

  6. Roll out on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

  7. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let rest for 15 minutes.

  8. Preheat oven to 475°F. Add toppings and bake for 12–15 minutes.

Pro Tip: Bake on a preheated pizza stone for a crispy bottom.

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