Ajeen Basic Dough
Master the art of homemade flatbreads and more with this versatile Ajeen Basic Dough recipe! Crafted with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, instant yeast, and olive oil, this dough is your perfect canvas for creating everything from fluffy flatbreads to crisp pizza crusts. The warm water and touch of sugar help activate the yeast, ensuring a beautifully soft and elastic dough that rises to perfection. With a hands-on kneading process and a blissful 90-minute rise, the end result is light, airy, and ready to transform into culinary creations of your choice. Whether you’re baking it at a high temperature for a golden crust or griddling it for a rustic touch, this go-to dough will elevate your homemade meals with ease. Perfect for pizza nights, pita bread, or any recipe that calls for freshly made dough!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 1.5 cups warm water (approximately 110°F/45°C)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients together until evenly distributed.
Add the warm water gradually to the flour mixture while mixing with a wooden spoon or your hands. As the liquid is absorbed, a shaggy dough will begin to form.
Add the olive oil and continue kneading the dough in the bowl for a couple of minutes until it starts coming together.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky to touch (but not sticky).
Shape the dough into a round ball and place it in a clean, lightly oiled bowl. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area for 60-90 minutes, or until it doubles in size.
Once fully risen, punch down the dough to release the air. Turn it out onto a floured surface and divide it into 8 equal portions if making individual flatbreads, or leave whole for larger applications.
Shape and roll out the dough as desired, depending on the recipe you're using. Bake or cook as directed in your specific dish, usually at a high oven temperature (400-500°F) for about 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2185 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.1 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3551 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.7 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 23.0 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 620 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
