90-Minute Basic Yeast Dough

Charlene Patton developed this recipe for the 2009 National 4-H Congress Workshops to give youth a yeast baking experience during the 90 minute workshop. The recipe was also used in the Home Baking Association’s Dough Sculpting 101 Lab; however, you can use this dough for quick and easy pan rolls, pizza dough, focaccia and more.

 

INGREDIENTS

4 ¼ - 4 ½  cups bread or all-purpose flour, divided

1 cup whole wheat flour

3 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 (1/4-ounce) packages fast-rising dry yeast

2 teaspoons salt

2 cups warm water (120°F-130°F)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter

 

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups bread flour, whole wheat flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
  2. Stir in water and vegetable oil and mix to blend well.
  3. Stir in enough remaining bread flour to make a soft dough. Knead on a lightly floured surface until dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 – 8 minutes.
  4. Form a rounded, smooth, dough ball. Cover; let rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Divide dough into two equal portions; one for each team member.
  6. Divide the dough ball in half again. Each team member now has two portions to shape.
  7. Shape one portion of the dough into one or two turtles.
  8. Divide the second portion into four equal pieces and shape into a rosette roll, pretzel and two breadsticks.
  9. Place the same size dough shapes on greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover; proof until almost doubled.
  10. Bake in preheated 375°F oven 15 – 18 minutes or until golden and internal temperature is 190°F - 200°F. Note: Baking time may vary depending on the shape and size of rolls. Bake comparable size rolls and shapes on the same baking sheet for even doneness.

YIELD: about 22 (2-ounce rolls).

 

Notes from Charlene:

If desired, brush dough with egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water) before placing in the oven. Dough can also be shaped into two round loaves. Before baking, using a sharp knife, make ¼” cuts on top of loaves. Bake loaves at 375°F for 30-40 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted registers 200°F.

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING (1 ROLL 54g):

120 calories,1.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 210mg sodium, 23g total carbohydrate, 2g dietary fiber, 2g total sugars, 4g protein,1mcg folate, 0mg vitamin C, 0mg iron.