One Dough for Everything

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🍞 One Dough for Everything

Pizza, Cinnamon Rolls, and Fresh Bread from a Single Magical Recipe

🥖 Introduction

Every home baker dreams of that one perfect dough — soft yet sturdy, versatile yet simple, rich enough for cinnamon rolls but light enough for pizza. This recipe is that dream come true. Born out of busy weeknights and lazy Sunday mornings, this “One Dough for Everything” has taken countless kitchens by storm.

With just a handful of ingredients — flour, yeast, milk, sugar, and oil — you can craft dinner, breakfast, and comfort food all in one go. Whether you’re making a cheesy pizza, a tray of fluffy dinner rolls, or a sweet swirl of cinnamon buns, this dough adapts beautifully to every craving.

🌾 A Little History

Bread has always been the heart of civilization. From ancient Egypt’s first fermented loaves to the Neapolitan pizza dough that conquered the world, humans have relied on yeast and flour for thousands of years.

This all-purpose dough is a modern interpretation of those timeless traditions — a nod to the simplicity of old-world baking with the convenience modern kitchens crave. It’s designed for everyone: from first-time bakers to passionate “dough lovers” who find joy in the touch of soft, rising dough beneath their palms.

🧂 Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (360ml) warm milk or water (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp neutral oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, or melted butter)

(Optional: add 1 beaten egg for richer bread or cinnamon rolls.)

🥣 Method & Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk (or water), sugar, and yeast. Stir lightly and let it rest for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

💡 Tip: If it doesn’t foam, your yeast may be inactive or the milk too hot.

2. Mix the Dough

Add flour, salt, and oil to the yeast mixture. Stir with a spoon or spatula until a soft dough forms.
You can skip kneading — just make sure everything is well incorporated and smooth.

3. First Rise

Cover the bowl with a damp towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. Shape and Use

Now comes the fun part — shaping!
This single dough can become anything your heart desires:

  • Pizza Dough: Roll out, top with sauce, cheese, and bake.
  • Dinner Rolls: Divide into 12 balls and arrange in a greased pan.
  • Cinnamon Rolls: Roll flat, spread with butter, cinnamon, and sugar; roll up and slice.
  • Bread Loaf: Shape into a log and place in a greased loaf pan.

Once shaped, let the dough rest again for 30 minutes before baking.

5. Bake

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake until golden brown:

  • 🍕 Pizza: 15–20 minutes
  • 🥐 Dinner Rolls: 18–22 minutes
  • 🍞 Bread Loaf: 25–30 minutes
  • 🍥 Cinnamon Rolls: 20–25 minutes

Your kitchen will smell like heaven.

🍯 Variations for the Adventurous

  • Garlic Herb Bread: Add minced garlic and Italian herbs to the dough.
  • Sweet Dough: Replace 1 tbsp oil with melted butter and add 2 tbsp sugar.
  • Cheesy Rolls: Fold in shredded cheese before shaping.
  • Stuffed Pizza Pockets: Fill small rounds of dough with sauce, cheese, and toppings, then seal and bake.

💞 For the Lovers of Dough

There’s something undeniably romantic about working with dough — watching it rise, feeling it stretch, and smelling the warmth as it bakes. It’s a living, breathing process, full of patience and transformation. Dough lovers know that it’s not just about eating — it’s about creating, waiting, and sharing.

Whether you bake for your family, your partner, or simply yourself, this dough carries a bit of love in every fold.

🕊️ Conclusion

From breakfast to dinner, this One Dough for Everything is a celebration of simplicity and versatility. No frozen dough, no complicated steps — just honest ingredients, gentle care, and the magic of yeast.

So next time you’re in the kitchen, remember: with one bowl, one rise, and one good dough, you can feed both the body and the heart.

Bake with love, share with joy, and let your kitchen smell like home.

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