Easy Everyday Bread Dough Recipe
This easy bread dough recipe is a versatile base for sweet and savory recipes. It's soft, fluffy, and slightly buttery, perfect for everything from rolls to cinnamon bread, with minimal effort required.
Ingredients
Basic Version:
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 1 packet instant dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour see note below
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Whole-Wheat Variation:
- 1 cup warm whole milk
- 1 packet instant dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 1½ cups white flour plus more as needed
- 2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment, add the milk, yeast, honey, eggs, butter, and initial 3½ cups of flour (or specified flour types for the whole-wheat variation) along with the salt. Mix on medium speed until the dough forms and becomes smooth, about 4-5 minutes. If the dough is sticky, gradually add the remaining ½ cup of flour (or more white flour for the whole-wheat version).
- Rest the Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
- Use as Desired: Once risen, the dough is ready to be used in your desired recipe, whether it’s bread loaves, rolls, or other baked creations.
Notes
Flour Measurement Tip: To measure flour accurately, fluff it in its container before scooping it into a measuring cup. Level off the excess with a straight edge.
This dough works well for a variety of recipes and can be customized with different flour combinations.
This dough works well for a variety of recipes and can be customized with different flour combinations.
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