PROTO-DOUGH

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     Bread     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 2/3 cups bread flour
1 teaspoon instant or rapid-rise yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 500-mg vitamin C pill (not chewable), crushed
2 cups warm filtered or spring water (105°F to 115°F)

Steps:

  • Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl. Place 2 cups warm water in large clean sealable container. Add dry ingredients; whisk vigorously to combine. Cover container with lid slightly ajar; let stand in warm draft-free area 24 hours.
  • Alton Brown's tips for using proto-dough:
  • Afer 24 hours, you can use the proto-dough in a recipe. Or you can develop with flavor by adding a cup each of warm water and bread flour, letting it stand, uncovered, at room temperature until foamy (about 2 hours) and stashing it, covered, in the fridge for at least 3 weeks. An alcohol-rich liquid will rise to the surface every few days; just whisk it back in. "Feed" the proto-dough every time you take some to use in a recipe. For every cup taken add a cup each of water and bread flour, let foam, and return to the fridge. Proto-dough can last for years, as long as you keep taking and feeding. To use proto-dough in a regulr yeast recipe, replace the dry yeast and every cup of liquid (including dissolving liquid) with 1/2 cup of proto-dough, 5 ounces liquid, and 1/2 teaspoon instant yeast.

Md Hafaz
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This proto-dough recipe is a must-try for any home baker.


kevin yeung (Norillion)
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Thank you for sharing this amazing proto-dough recipe. I can't wait to try it!


Becca Eichholz
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I highly recommend this proto-dough recipe. It's a great way to make delicious, homemade bread and pizza.


Alima Saha
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This is the best proto-dough recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Kylar
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I'm so glad I found this proto-dough recipe. It's been a lifesaver for me in the kitchen.


Shehan KAUSHAYA
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This proto-dough is a great option for busy people. It's so quick and easy to make, and it always turns out great.


Rafaela Camus
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I love that this proto-dough recipe is so easy to make. I don't have a lot of experience in baking, but I was able to make this dough without any problems.


Kobi Stoney
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This proto-dough recipe is a keeper! It's so versatile and can be used for so many different things. I'm excited to try it for different recipes.


Trinity Young
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This proto-dough is a game-changer! I've tried it for pizza, bread, and even cinnamon rolls, and it always turns out perfectly. The dough is so easy to work with and has a wonderful flavor.


Pardeep Pokhrel
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I was really impressed with this proto-dough recipe. It was easy to make and the results were delicious. I made a pizza with it and the crust was perfect. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Rasheedah Murphy
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This proto-dough is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't have a lot of time to cook. This dough is so quick and easy to make, and it always turns out great.


Sirtaj Singh
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I made this dough last night and it was perfect! The pizza crust was crispy and the breadsticks were soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.


Jikait Yingying
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I've tried many different dough recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to work with and produces a delicious, flavorful crust.


Technical Urdo 2M
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This is my go-to dough recipe for pizza and bread. It's so simple to make and always turns out delicious. I highly recommend it!


Möhéèb Ali_ Kâlhórö_109
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I love this proto-dough recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I especially love using it for pizza. The crust is always crispy and flavorful.


Mido zak
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This proto-dough is amazing! It's so versatile and can be used for so many different things. I've made pizza, breadsticks, and cinnamon rolls with it, and they've all been delicious. This is a must-try recipe!


Twesigye Davis
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a baker, but I'm so glad I did. The dough was easy to make and turned out beautifully. I made a delicious focaccia bread with it.


Marjina Begum
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This proto-dough recipe is a game-changer! I've tried it for pizza, bread, and even cinnamon rolls, and it always turns out perfectly. The dough is so easy to work with and has a wonderful flavor.