Can Do Quick Sweet Dough
Effortlessly whip up bakery-style treats with this versatile 'Can Do Quick Sweet Dough' recipe! Perfect for creating everything from soft cinnamon rolls to airy doughnuts, this beginner-friendly dough comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and instant yeast, the dough achieves a tender texture and rich flavor with the addition of whole milk, butter, eggs, and a hint of vanilla. The best part? A quick rest time means you’ll have deliciously soft, golden-baked or fried results in less than an hour. Whether you’re glazing doughnuts or icing a batch of rolls, this is your go-to base for sweet, customizable baking delights.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.3333 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Large egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir to mix the dry ingredients evenly.
In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the whole milk and unsalted butter until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to lukewarm (about 110°F).
Add the lukewarm milk-butter mixture to the dry ingredients. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.
Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, one cup at a time. Mix until a soft dough is formed, slightly sticky but pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. If needed, add a small amount of additional flour to prevent sticking.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 10 minutes.
After resting, shape the dough as desired for your recipe (e.g., rolls, donuts, or bread).
Allow shaped dough to rise for an additional 20-25 minutes in a warm place until it has almost doubled in size.
Bake or fry according to your specific sweet dough recipe. For example, bake cinnamon rolls at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or fry donuts in 350°F oil until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.
Cool and serve plain, glazed, or iced, depending on your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 2613 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.5 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.7 g | ||
| Protein | 73.5 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 1119 mg | 24% | |
*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.
