DOUGH RECIPES

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🍞 DOUGH RECIPES – 4 EASY CLASSICS EVERY HOME BAKER SHOULD MASTER

There’s something truly magical about homemade dough. The smell of yeast rising, the soft feel under your hands, and the joy of watching simple ingredients transform into something warm, fluffy, and irresistible. ❤️
These 4 classic doughs are the foundation of countless baked goods — from soft milk bread to fluffy donuts and golden dinner rolls. Once you master these, your kitchen will never be the same again!

🌾 A LITTLE HISTORY OF DOUGH & BREAD

Bread is one of the oldest prepared foods in the world, dating back more than 12,000 years. Early civilizations mixed flour and water, allowing natural fermentation to create soft, flavorful doughs. Over time, milk, butter, eggs, and sugar were added, giving us the rich, tender doughs we love today — especially in comfort baking like donuts, rolls, and sweet breads.

These recipes are inspired by traditional home-style baking, simple ingredients, and foolproof methods that anyone can follow.

🥛 1. MILK BREAD DOUGH

Soft • Fluffy • Perfect for Sandwiches & Buns

✨ Introduction

Milk bread is famous for its cloud-like texture and slightly sweet flavor. It’s perfect for breakfast toast, sandwiches, or even dinner rolls.

🧾 Ingredients

  • ¾ cup warm milk
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter (softened)
  • 1¼ tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt

🥣 Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add flour, butter, and salt.
  3. Knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes).
  4. Cover and let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).
  5. Shape as desired and bake at 180°C / 350°F for 20–25 minutes.

🧠 Method Tips

  • Knead until dough passes the “windowpane test.”
  • Brush with butter after baking for extra softness.

❤️ Loved For

✔ Super soft texture
✔ Slight sweetness
✔ Perfect for kids & sandwiches

🍩 2. DONUT DOUGH

Fluffy • Golden • Irresistible

✨ Introduction

Donuts are comfort food at its best. This dough creates soft, airy donuts that fry beautifully and soak up glazes perfectly.

🧾 Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 1 egg

🥣 Instructions

  1. Mix milk, sugar, yeast, and egg.
  2. Add flour, butter, and salt.
  3. Knead until soft and elastic.
  4. Cover and let rise 1 hour.
  5. Roll out, cut donuts, and rise again.
  6. Fry until golden and glaze as desired.

🧠 Method Tips

  • Oil should be medium heat (not too hot).
  • Let donuts rise twice for best fluffiness.

❤️ Loved For

✔ Light & airy texture
✔ Perfect for glazing or filling
✔ Bakery-style results at home

🍥 3. CINNAMON ROLL DOUGH

Soft • Buttery • Sweetly Spiced

✨ Introduction

This dough is rich, fluffy, and made to hold sweet cinnamon filling. Perfect for cozy mornings and special occasions.

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ½ tsp salt

🥣 Instructions

  1. Mix milk, sugar, and yeast.
  2. Add flour, butter, and salt.
  3. Knead until smooth.
  4. Let rise until doubled.
  5. Roll, fill with cinnamon sugar, slice, and rise again.
  6. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 25–30 minutes.

🧠 Method Tips

  • Spread butter evenly before adding cinnamon.
  • Don’t roll too tight — allow space to rise.

❤️ Loved For

✔ Soft swirls
✔ Rich cinnamon aroma
✔ Perfect with glaze or cream cheese icing

🥖 4. DINNER ROLL DOUGH

Light • Buttery • Crowd Favorite

✨ Introduction

Dinner rolls are a must for family meals, holidays, or soups. Soft inside with a golden crust — pure comfort!

🧾 Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast

🥣 Instructions

  1. Mix milk, sugar, and yeast.
  2. Add flour and butter.
  3. Knead until soft and elastic.
  4. Shape into rolls.
  5. Let rise 30–45 minutes.
  6. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 20 minutes.

🧠 Method Tips

  • Brush with butter after baking.
  • Great for freezing after baking.

❤️ Loved For

✔ Soft and fluffy
✔ Perfect with soups or roasts
✔ Always a crowd-pleaser

🧡 FINAL THOUGHTS

These 4 classic doughs are the foundation of countless baked goods. Once you master them, you can create endless variations — sweet, savory, filled, or plain.

✨ Homemade dough isn’t just food… it’s love, comfort, and tradition baked into every bite.

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