Basic Sweet Dough
This recipe takes advantage of this time saving ingredient to make pastries. I love adding a chocolate filling and braiding the dough.—Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota12-14 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + resting
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg
Directions
- In a bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a
- saucepan, heat milk, butter and water to 120°-130°. Add to
- dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg and remaining
- flour; beat until smooth. Shape into a ball. Do not knead. Cover
- and let rest for 10 minutes. Use for Braided Coffee Cake or Coffee
- Cake Ring. Yield: 1 recipe.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 181 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.