Versatile Basic Yeast Dough
Versatile Basic Yeast Dough
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/4 cups warm water, 105-115°F
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, one packet
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Add 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. You may not need all of the flour, or you might need a little more, depending on humidity.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook for 6-8 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Lightly grease a clean large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min
- 6
Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. At this point, the dough is ready to be shaped according to your recipe (e.g., pizza crust, bread rolls, focaccia).
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Depending on what you are making, you may need to let the shaped dough rise again for 20-30 minutes before baking. Follow the specific instructions for your chosen recipe.
⏱️ 30 min
- 8
Bake the dough according to your chosen recipe's instructions. A common temperature for many yeast dough products is 375-425°F for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
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Versatile Basic Yeast Dough
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 1/4 cups warm water, 105-115°F
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, one packet
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for greasing
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Add 2 cups of the all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment until just combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. You may not need all of the flour, or you might need a little more, depending on humidity.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 8-10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook for 6-8 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Lightly grease a clean large bowl with olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 60 min - 6
Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. At this point, the dough is ready to be shaped according to your recipe (e.g., pizza crust, bread rolls, focaccia).
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Depending on what you are making, you may need to let the shaped dough rise again for 20-30 minutes before baking. Follow the specific instructions for your chosen recipe.
⏱️ 30 min - 8
Bake the dough according to your chosen recipe's instructions. A common temperature for many yeast dough products is 375-425°F for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400