Mom’S Sweet Roll Dough

Servings: 2 Difficulty: Advanced
Rich, tender, and slightly sweet dough perfect for cinnamon rolls, sticky buns, or homemade sweet breads
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This classic sweet roll dough is the foundation for countless comforting breakfast treats. Enriched with milk powder, sugar, and margarine, it yields a soft, pillowy texture that holds up beautifully to fillings and glazes. The dough is easy to mix and knead, making it an ideal weekend baking project for families. Whether you’re making gooey cinnamon buns or simple sweet rolls, this versatile base delivers consistent, bakery-quality results every time. Perfect for holiday mornings, brunch gatherings, or a cozy treat on chilly days.

Mom’S Sweet Roll Dough

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 2 Calories: 1715.5

Description

This classic sweet roll dough is the foundation for countless comforting breakfast treats. Enriched with milk powder, sugar, and margarine, it yields a soft, pillowy texture that holds up beautifully to fillings and glazes. The dough is easy to mix and knead, making it an ideal weekend baking project for families. Whether you&# 226;ÂÂre making gooey cinnamon buns or simple sweet rolls, this versatile base delivers consistent, bakery-quality results every time. Perfect for holiday mornings, brunch gatherings, or a cozy treat on chilly days.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Add warm water (approximately 125ðF) to the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Stir in milk powder, margarine, salt, sugar, and eggs until combined.
  3. Add 6 cups of flour to the wet ingredients.
  4. Fit the mixer with dough hooks and mix on low speed until ingredients are just blended.
  5. Increase speed to medium (speed 2) and knead for 3 minutes.
  6. Add additional flour, one tablespoon at a time, only if needed to form a soft, slightly tacky dough.
  7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  8. Knead by hand for 1-2 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  9. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the top with grease.
  10. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and a towel.
  11. Let rise in a warm place for 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
  12. Punch down the dough to release air.
  13. Divide the dough into two equal batches.
  14. Cover each batch with plastic wrap and a towel.
  15. Let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in bulk, then proceed with your chosen sweet roll recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1715.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.4g47%
Saturated Fat 9.4g47%
Cholesterol 187.7mg63%
Sodium 15026.0mg627%
Total Carbohydrate 307.4g103%
Dietary Fiber 9.7g39%
Sugars 34.7g
Protein 44.7g90%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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