Basic Sweet Dough

Name: Basic Sweet Dough
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 recipe
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/4 cup water; 1 egg

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + resting

Yield 1 recipe

Test Kitchen Approved

This sweet dough recipe takes advantage of this time saving ingredient to make pastries. I love adding a chocolate filling and braiding the dough. —Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup water
1 egg

Directions

In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat milk, butter and water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg and remaining flour; beat until smooth. Shape into a ball. Do not knead. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Use for Braided Coffee Cake or Coffee Cake Ring.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 181 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 160mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

This sweet dough recipe takes advantage of this time saving ingredient to make pastries. I love adding a chocolate filling and braiding the dough. —Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

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