Whether you’re making buns, croissants, rolls, or even sweet pastries, this is the only dough recipe you’ll need! It’s incredibly soft, easy to work with, and rises beautifully every time—thanks to a simple but powerful secret: a warm milk + yogurt mix that keeps the dough light, fluffy, and moist.
🍞 Ingredients for the Softest All-Purpose Dough:
- 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet dry yeast (7g) or 25g fresh yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 200 ml (about 3/4 cup) warm milk
- 100 ml (about 1/2 cup) plain yogurt (room temp)
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
🥣 Instructions:
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy (activates the yeast).
- Add the yogurt, egg, oil, and salt. Mix gently.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
🔄 Tips for Perfect Rise Every Time:
✔ Use room temperature ingredients
✔ Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot
✔ Add a little extra oil when kneading for ultra-soft texture
✔ For richer dough, swap oil for melted butter
🥐 Use This Dough For:
- Dinner rolls
- Soft buns
- Croissants (with a little layering)
- Cheese-filled pastries
- Mini pizzas or savory scrolls
- Sweet rolls with cinnamon, nuts, or jam
This dough is a game-changer.
Soft, pillowy, easy to shape—and it rises like crazy every time. 🥐💛 Want a version without egg or gluten next?
