Description
Versatile crazy dough brings pizza magic to kitchens with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Bakers can craft multiple treats from one simple recipe, creating delightful meals that connect families around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Dry Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups (440 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2.25 teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) warm milk or water
- 3 tablespoons oil
Measurement Notes:
- Includes both standard and American units
Instructions
- Gather dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, combining flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt until thoroughly integrated.
- Pour warm milk or water along with oil into the dry mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Gently knead the dough for 3-5 minutes, transforming it into a smooth, elastic consistency.
- Select a draft-free location and drape a clean kitchen towel over the mixing bowl, allowing the dough to expand and rise for approximately 60 minutes at room temperature.
- Verify the dough has doubled in volume, indicating it’s primed for culinary exploration.
- Utilize the versatile dough for multiple gastronomic creations like pizza crusts, cinnamon rolls, traditional bread, or inventive dinner rolls.
- Explore diverse flavor profiles by experimenting with unique toppings, fillings, and creative preparations to maximize the dough’s adaptable nature.
- Transform the basic recipe into delectable dishes by personalizing each creation with imaginative ingredients and techniques.
Notes
- Always use warm (not hot) liquid to activate yeast without killing it, ensuring proper rising and soft texture.
- Knead the dough thoroughly to develop gluten, creating a stretchy and elastic consistency that works perfectly for multiple recipes.
- Store unused dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, allowing flexible meal planning and spontaneous baking.
- Experiment with alternative flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free blends to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the recipe’s versatility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg