BASIC SWEET DOUGH

Basic Sweet Dough image

This sweet dough recipe takes advantage of this time saving ingredient to make pastries. I love adding a chocolate filling and braiding the dough. -Jenny Reece, Lowry, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1 recipe.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.