Sweet Dough

Perfectly soft, versatile, and irresistible, this sweet dough recipe is the ultimate foundation for your favorite baked goods. Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, sugar, and butter, this dough is enriched with eggs and a hint of vanilla for a decadent flavor that pairs beautifully with both simple and elaborate fillings. The process includes gentle kneading to achieve a smooth, elastic texture, as well as a double-rise technique to ensure fluffiness in every bite. Ideal for cinnamon rolls, sweet breads, or homemade pastries, this recipe is both approachable and endlessly adaptable. Ready in under 3 hours, this sweet dough will become your go-to base for creating bakery-worthy treats at home. Keywords: sweet dough recipe, versatile dough, homemade pastries, enriched dough, easy baking recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 7 grams Active dry yeast
• 240 milliliters Warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
• 75 grams Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine warm milk and active dry yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until the yeast is bubbly and activated.

Step 2

In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a large mixing bowl if doing it by hand), combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix briefly to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.

Step 3

Add the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and the activated yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.

Step 4

Using the dough hook attachment on a stand mixer or by hand, mix and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic. If the dough is too sticky, add a teaspoon of flour at a time until it becomes manageable, but avoid adding too much flour.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours or until it has doubled in size.

Step 6

Once risen, punch down the dough to remove excess air. Turn it out onto a floured surface and shape it as desired. This dough can be used for cinnamon rolls, sweet bread, or other pastries.

Step 7

Let the shaped dough rise again, covered, for about 30-45 minutes until puffy.

Step 8

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Baking time may vary depending on the size and shape of the pastries.

Step 9

Allow the baked sweet dough to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(989.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2850.0

Total Fat 80.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 556.0mg	0%
Sodium 2624.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 447.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 64.2g
Protein 75.7g	0%

Vitamin D 207.8IU	0%
Calcium 451.8mg	0%
Iron 25.4mg	0%
Potassium 1211.1mg	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: 25.7%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 63.6%