This traditional sweet roll dough is the ultimate foundation for cozy weekend baking. Enriched with butter, eggs, and sugar, it yields a texture that is incredibly soft, pillowy, and slightly chewy. The subtle sweetness balances beautifully with both savory fillings and classic cinnamon-sugar swirls. Perfect for holiday mornings or treating yourself to fresh-from-the-oven comfort food, this versatile dough rises beautifully and handles well. It’s a timeless recipe that brings the warmth of a bakery to your own kitchen, offering endless possibilities for creative toppings and flavors.
Traditional Sweet Roll Dough
Description
This traditional sweet roll dough is the ultimate foundation for cozy weekend baking. Enriched with butter, eggs, and sugar, it yields a texture that is incredibly soft, pillowy, and slightly chewy. The subtle sweetness balances beautifully with both savory fillings and classic cinnamon-sugar swirls. Perfect for holiday mornings or treating yourself to fresh-from-the-oven comfort food, this versatile dough rises beautifully and handles well. It&# 226;ÂÂs a timeless recipe that brings the warmth of a bakery to your own kitchen, offering endless possibilities for creative toppings and flavors.Ingredients
Directions
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Dissolve active dry yeast in warm water and let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
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Stir in cooled scalded milk, sugar, salt, eggs, softened butter, and 2 1/2 cups of flour.
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Beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth and well combined.
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Gradually mix in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough that is easy to handle.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to coat the top with grease.
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Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 2 hours, or until doubled in bulk.
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Punch down the risen dough to release air bubbles.
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Shape the dough into rolls or desired form and proceed with your specific roll recipe instructions.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1605.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 28.3g44%
- Saturated Fat 8.5g43%
- Cholesterol 93.8mg32%
- Sodium 5496.6mg230%
- Total Carbohydrate 292.3g98%
- Dietary Fiber 11.1g45%
- Sugars 32.9g
- Protein 39.4g79%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.