Sweet Roll Dough
Get ready to master the art of baking with this versatile and foolproof Sweet Roll Dough! Perfect for creating pillowy cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, or any sweet pastry of your choice, this recipe showcases a rich and tender dough made with whole milk, unsalted butter, and eggs for an irresistibly soft texture. The step-by-step process includes activating yeast for a perfectly airy rise and kneading until smooth for a luxurious finish. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or indulging in a cozy weekend baking project, this sweet roll dough is your go-to foundation for warm, golden-brown pastries that will melt in your mouth. Don’t forget to customize with your favorite fillings to make it truly yours!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Whole milk
- 50 g Granulated sugar
- 7 g Active dry yeast
- 75 g Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 450 g All-purpose flour
- 5 g Salt
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the whole milk over low heat until it reaches about 40-45°C (105-115°F). Remove from heat.
Stir in the granulated sugar and sprinkle the active dry yeast over the warm milk. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast becomes foamy.
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter. Allow it to cool slightly but remain in liquid form.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and melted butter until combined.
Add the foamy milk and yeast mixture to the egg and butter mixture. Stir well to combine.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.
Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes by hand on a floured surface or 5-6 minutes with the stand mixer until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too sticky, add a tablespoon of flour at a time, but avoid adding too much.
Shape the dough into a ball and place it in a greased bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel or plastic wrap, then let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Punch down the risen dough to release any air bubbles. Transfer it to a floured surface for shaping into sweet rolls, cinnamon rolls, or your desired pastry.
Follow your desired filling and baking instructions to complete your sweet rolls. Typically, bake shaped rolls at 175°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.9 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.8 g | 229% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2223 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 409.6 g | 149% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.9 g | ||
| Protein | 69.8 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 440 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 1149 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.
