Can Do Quick Sweet Dough

Effortlessly whip up bakery-style treats with this versatile 'Can Do Quick Sweet Dough' recipe! Perfect for creating everything from soft cinnamon rolls to airy doughnuts, this beginner-friendly dough comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time. Made with pantry staples like all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and instant yeast, the dough achieves a tender texture and rich flavor with the addition of whole milk, butter, eggs, and a hint of vanilla. The best part? A quick rest time means you’ll have deliciously soft, golden-baked or fried results in less than an hour. Whether you’re glazing doughnuts or icing a batch of rolls, this is your go-to base for sweet, customizable baking delights.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.3333 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 pieces Large egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Stir to mix the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the whole milk and unsalted butter until the butter has melted. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to lukewarm (about 110°F).

Step 3

Add the lukewarm milk-butter mixture to the dry ingredients. Incorporate the eggs and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.

Step 4

Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour, one cup at a time. Mix until a soft dough is formed, slightly sticky but pulling away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. If needed, add a small amount of additional flour to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 7

After resting, shape the dough as desired for your recipe (e.g., rolls, donuts, or bread).

Step 8

Allow shaped dough to rise for an additional 20-25 minutes in a warm place until it has almost doubled in size.

Step 9

Bake or fry according to your specific sweet dough recipe. For example, bake cinnamon rolls at 350°F for 20-25 minutes or fry donuts in 350°F oil until golden, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Step 10

Cool and serve plain, glazed, or iced, depending on your preference.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(963.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2735.0

Total Fat 70.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 525.3mg	0%
Sodium 2612.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 448.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 80.7g
Protein 73.5g	0%

Vitamin D 189.4IU	0%
Calcium 437.0mg	0%
Iron 24.4mg	0%
Potassium 1118.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.3%

Protein: 10.8%

Carbs: 65.9%