Basic Dough Recipe

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Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. dry yeast
  • 1/4 c. warm water
  • 1 c. milk, scalded
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/4 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 egg

Instructions

  1. Soften yeast in warm water (110°).
  2. Combine milk, sugar, shortening and salt; cool to lukewarm.
  3. Add 1 1/2 cups of flour; beat well.
  4. Beat in yeast and egg.
  5. Gradually add remaining flour to form soft dough, beating well.
  6. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease surface.
  7. Cover and let rise until double (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
  8. Turn out on lightly floured surface and shape as desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

602 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.9g 26% DV
Total Fat 30g 38% DV
Carbs 71.8g 26% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10687.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 833.3mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 62.8mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 13mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 212mg 16% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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