**Journey into the World of Basic Dough: Unlocking the Secrets of Bread, Pizza, and Pasta**
In the realm of culinary arts, few things are as versatile and fundamental as basic dough. It's the foundation for a myriad of beloved dishes, from the golden-crusted loaves of bread that grace our tables to the crispy pizzas that tantalize our taste buds, and the al dente pasta that transports us to Italy's vibrant trattorias. Embark on a culinary odyssey as we delve into the secrets of basic dough, exploring three classic recipes that showcase its transformative power. Let's knead, rise, and bake our way to doughy delights that will elevate your meals to new heights.
BASIC COOKIE DOUGH
Skip the store-bought cookie dough and learn how to make cookies from scratch-it's easy! Thanks to this basic cookie dough recipe, you can turn everyday ingredients into five sensational sweets. Bake some right away, then pop the extra dough in the freezer for later. -Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Beat in eggs, milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk 7-1/2 cups flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture, adding more flour if necessary. Divide dough into four 2-cup portions. Refrigerate, covered, until needed., Basic Cookie Dough may be used to prepare the following recipes: Crumb-Topped Date Bars, Cherry Surprise Cookies, Chocolate Mallow Cookies or Jelly Sandwich Cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 91mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
QUICK AND EASY DOUGH
This is a dough recipe that you are going to want to keep in the archives and use over and over again. It is incredible!
Provided by Alyssa Rivers
Categories Side Dish
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix warm water, sugar and yeast together. Let that sit for 5 minutes.
- Add flour and salt to the water, sugar, and yeast. Mix this until smooth and let it raise for 10 minutes. I used my kitchenaid mixer with the dough hook and it was so easy and worked great!
- Prepare the dough for what you will be making and let rest for another 10 minutes before putting into the oven.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
- *If making a pizza, you can cut the dough recipe in half and make a thinner crust pizza and breadtwists. That is what we like to do.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1755 kcal, Carbohydrate 370 g, Protein 51 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2361 mg, Fiber 16 g, Sugar 31 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SIMPLE YEAST BREAD / DOUGH
A versatile yeast dough recipe that you can use for making loaf bread, pizza, dinner rolls, hot dog wrappers..anything you can think of using bread.
Provided by Asooma
Categories Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 2 loaves
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine 1/2 cup warm water with 2 tablespoons of yeast and in a large mixing bowl and set aside for about 5 minutes.
- Combine the 1 1/4 cups warm water with the butter or oil and add to the yeast mixture after it has expanded.
- Combine the salt and flour and add 2 cups of flour to the yeast / water mixture and mix well.
- Continue adding flour until a soft dough forms and begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Turn the soft dough out onto a well floured surface and knead in remaining flour, continuing to knead for about 10 minute until the dough is very soft and pliable.
- Place the dough into a well-greased pan, turning once to coat and allow to rise for about 1 1/2 hours. Dough is ready when doubled in size and indentation remains when pressing a finger into the center.
- Press to deflate and shape the dough as you desire. You can use it to make mini pizzas, hot dog wraps, 2 regular sized pizzas, 2 loafs of bread or cinnamon bread.
- After shaping the dough, allow to rise again for 10-15 minutes before baking. Bake in a very hot oven (450-500 F) for 12-15 minutes. Check for desired golden color / doneness. Ovens vary in cooking time, so check the dough at about 10 minute and then adjust the cooking time / temperature according to your oven.
BASIC HOMEMADE BREAD
If you'd like to learn how to bake bread, here's a wonderful place to start. This easy white bread recipe bakes up deliciously golden brown. There's nothing like the homemade aroma wafting through my kitchen as it bakes. -Sandra Anderson, New York, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 50m
Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/2 teaspoon sugar in warm water; let stand until bubbles form on surface. Whisk together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, salt and 3 cups flour. Stir oil into yeast mixture; pour into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Shape each into a loaf. Place in 2 greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and let rise until doubled, 1 to 1-1/2 hours., Bake at 375° until golden brown and bread sounds hollow when tapped or has reached an internal temperature of 200°, 30-35 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BASIC BISCUITS
This is a basic biscuit recipe with baking powder used as the leavening. They're easy to make and go with almost any meal.
Provided by lenihan5
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Biscuits
Time 25m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Pour milk into flour mixture while stirring with a fork. Mix in milk until dough is soft, moist and pulls away from the side of the bowl.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and toss with flour until no longer sticky. Roll dough out into a 1/2 inch thick sheet and cut with a floured biscuit or cookie cutter. Press together unused dough and repeat rolling and cutting procedure.
- Place biscuits on ungreased baking sheets and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 225 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
EASY HOMEMADE PASTA DOUGH
Consistently great and easy pasta dough. This makes really great homemade linguine or ravioli for a manual pasta machine. If its too sticky, just roll a bit in flour. This recipe makes enough pasta for 24 small raviolis or 4 servings of linguine. Whatever pasta you make should take no more than 4 to 6 minutes to boil.
Provided by pho1962
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Beat flour, eggs, olive oil, and salt together in a bowl. Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, to flour mixture until a smooth and very thick dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a work surface and knead for 10 minutes. Let dough rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Divide dough into 8 balls and use a pasta machine to roll and cut dough into desired pasta shape.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 635.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
BASIC PASTRY DOUGH
This dough is perfect for Brandied Fruit Tartlets or Salted Chocolate Tartlets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse flour and salt to combine. Add cold butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a few pea-size pieces of butter remaining. Sprinkle with ice water. Pulse until dough is crumbly but holds together when squeezed (if necessary, add up to 3 tablespoons more water, 1 tablespoon at a time). Do not overmix. Form dough into a 1-inch-thick disk, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
QUICK BASIC PIZZA DOUGH
This homemade pizza crust comes together quickly-give the dough time to rise and a couple of kneads, and it's done! Use it as a base for your favorite pie and have an at-home pizza night.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield Makes 2 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour 1 1/2 cups warm water into a large bowl; sprinkle with yeast and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk sugar, oil, and salt into yeast mixture. Add flour and stir until a sticky dough forms. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl and brush top with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm, draft-free place until dough has doubled in bulk, about 1 hour. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 1 or 2 times before using.
- Dough can be stored in an oiled bowl, covered with plastic, in refrigerator up to 2 hours. To freeze, wrap dough in plastic and freeze in a resealable freezer bag up to 3 months. If you plan to use it in a recipe that calls for half a batch, divide it before freezing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g
ULTIMATE SIMPLE DOUGH RECIPE
This foolproof Ultimate Simple Dough Recipe can be used for practically ANYTHING! Keep reading for tons of bread baking tips AND the details for the challenge giveaway with amazing prizes
Provided by Tessa Arias
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, stir together the milk, water, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy and dissolved. Add in the egg and sugar, stirring to combine.
- Add in half the flour, stirring until absorbed. Add in the salt. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add in the remaining flour until combined. Increase speed to medium low and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 7 minutes.
- Shape the dough into a ball and place inside a greased mixing bowl. Turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Punch the dough down. Now the dough is ready to be shaped and used as you wish. If making any rolls or loaves, allow the dough to rise again after being shaped until it's puffy, about 30 minutes to 1 hour, before baking.
BASIC PASTA DOUGH
Provided by Food Network
Yield about 1 pound or 4 portions
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- On a clean dry work surface, make a mound of the flour and, using your fingers, make a well in the center of the mound. Using a fork, break the shell of the eggs one by one and drop the eggs into the center of the well you made of the flour. With the fork, beat the eggs together. Again using the fork, slowly begin to fold the flour in towards the center of the well to incorporate the flour into the beaten eggs. As you mix the flour with the beaten eggs, it will begin to form a doughy mass. Work this mass using your fingers until it begins to lose its moist and sticky character.
- When the mass begins to feel uniformly dry, begin to work the dough using both hands: kneading with the palms of both hands, pushing from the center of the ball of dough outwards and folding the near edge inwards to begin the kneading cycle again. The kneading stage should take about 10 minutes by hand.
- After the dough has been fully kneaded, it is time to thin the dough into sheets suitable for cutting. A manual pasta machine works wonders at this stage. Cut the ball of dough into three equal pieces. Form these pieces, by hand, into equal rectangular shape to be passed through the rollers of the pasta machine. Set the cylindrical rollers at their widest opening, put a piece of dough in the space between rollers and crank the handle to pass the dough through. As the sheet of pasta comes out the bottom of the rollers it should be set on a dry cotton towel to rest while you begin on the next piece. Repeat the thinning process with the remaining pieces of pasta, thinning and then setting aside, consecutively so that each piece of pasta is equally rolled out. When all the pasta has passed through the first rolling stage, set the machine to the next setting to begin rolling the pasta thinner. Start the rolling process again, beginning with the first piece of dough and continue with the remaining pieces. As each is rolled thinner set it aside and continue onto the next.
- As you return to the first piece of dough, set the cylinders one setting closer. Continue in this fashion until the pasta dough has been rolled out as thinly as possible.
- As the sheets of dough rest, keep them on a cotton towel, to prevent sticking to the work surface. When they are all rolled out you are ready to cut the pasta into the desired shape. They can be cut using the cutting wheels of the rolling machine or by hand using a knife.
BASIC YEAST DOUGH
You can use this dough to make all kinds of rolls, and shapes. This will keep in the fridge up to 5 days. It mixes up quick, doesn't need alot of kneading.
Provided by KittyKitty
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 dough
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add sugar, shortening, egg, salt, and half of flour; beat at low speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Place dough in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free of drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk, or cover and refrigerate up to 5 days. (if refrigerating, let return to room temp before proceeding).
- Punch dough down, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times. Shape and bake as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1832.2, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 1248.5, Carbohydrate 327.1, Fiber 11.6, Sugar 39.2, Protein 47.8
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, measure and prepare all ingredients and equipment. This will ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
- Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best results. Fresh yeast, bread flour, and pure water are essential for a successful dough.
- Water Temperature: The ideal water temperature for activating yeast is between 105-115°F (40-46°C). Too hot water can kill the yeast, while too cold water will prevent it from activating.
- Kneading: Kneading the dough develops the gluten network, which gives the bread its structure and elasticity. Knead the dough for at least 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Rising: Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place until it has doubled in size. This usually takes about 1-2 hours.
- Shaping: After the dough has risen, shape it into the desired shape. Be gentle with the dough and avoid overworking it.
- Baking: Bake the dough in a preheated oven at the specified temperature. Baking times may vary depending on the recipe and the size of the dough.
Conclusion:
With careful attention to detail and a little practice, you can master the art of making basic dough. This versatile dough can be used to create a variety of delicious breads, pizza, and pastries. Experiment with different ingredients and techniques to find your favorite recipes. Baking bread at home is a rewarding experience that allows you to enjoy fresh, homemade bread whenever you want.
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