Bread Dough Recipe – Delicious

Making your own bread dough is simple and satisfying. This recipe creates a beautiful, soft, and delicious dough that is perfect for everything from hearty loaves to fluffy dinner rolls.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 and 1/2 cups warm water (not hot, about 105-115°F)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast until well combined.
2. Slowly pour in the warm water and stir until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a bit more warm water; if it’s too sticky, add a bit more flour, a tablespoon at a time.
3. Add the softened butter to the dough and knead with your hands, a stand mixer, or a bread machine for 5-10 minutes, until the dough is smooth and elastic.
4. Place the dough in a large, greased bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free place until it has doubled in size; this should take about an hour.
5. Punch down the dough and shape it as desired. You can make one large loaf, several smaller loaves, or dinner rolls.
6. Preheat your oven to 375°F while the dough is rising again for about 20 minutes.
7. Beat one egg with a tablespoon of water and brush mixture on dough.
8. Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
9. Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool before slicing and serving.

Verdict:

This bread dough recipe is easy, forgiving, and delicious. The dough produces a beautiful crumb and a crispy crust. Perfect for sandwiches, toasting or serve simply with a little pat of butter.

Serving Suggestions:

The versatility of this bread dough can be used as it is or as a base for a range of speciality breads like foccacia, brioche or cinnamon rolls. Serve the bread warm with soups, stews or as a side dish to your favourite meals.