Bread Dough 101
Master the art of homemade bread with "Bread Dough 101," a simple yet versatile recipe that's perfect for beginners and seasoned bakers alike. Combining basic pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast, this recipe delivers a smooth, elastic dough that rises beautifully into a soft, fluffy masterpiece. The addition of warm water and a touch of butter (or olive oil) ensures a tender texture, ideal for crafting breads, rolls, or even a customizable pizza base. With minimal prep time and easy-to-follow kneading techniques, this dough is your gateway to creating bakery-quality creations in the comfort of your kitchen. Perfect for meal prepping or spontaneous baking, this recipe is as rewarding as it is foolproof!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 15 grams Granulated sugar
- 10 grams Salt
- 7 grams Instant yeast
- 325 milliliters Warm water (not hotter than 43°C/110°F)
- 30 grams Unsalted butter (softened, or substitute with olive oil)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix until evenly distributed.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the warm water. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
Add the softened butter to the dough. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning the dough to coat it in the oil. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap.
Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1-1.5 hours, or until it doubles in size.
Once risen, punch down the dough to release air. The dough is now ready to be shaped into loaves, rolls, or used as a pizza base.
If baking, preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and allow the shaped dough to rise again for about 30 minutes. Bake according to your recipe's instructions for the specific application.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2195 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.4 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3907 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 412.2 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 56.2 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*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.
