For the basic recipe for the perfect yeast dough, in addition to seven ingredients, you need one thing above all: a little practice - but it will be worth it in the end, I promise.
In order to bake the perfect yeast dough for a Mediterranean olive bread or flatbread like naan and pita yourself, you need one thing in addition to the basic recipe: practice.
A master baker just fell out of the sky and you don't become a professional baker overnight.
But what exactly is a yeast dough?
The raising agent that gives the yeast dough its fluffy texture is what gives it its name.
The dough rises and the very special yeast dough aroma can develop thanks to the sugar it contains, which the yeast converts into carbon dioxide and alcohol.
How fluffy your yeast dough actually is depends on the flour on the one hand: Wheat flour is more airy, rye flour is more compact.
On the other hand, if you use too much yeast, the dough will rise too quickly and collapse, while if you use too little, it may not rise at all.
A hot oven and dry environment promotes a crispy crust, while a cool oven and humid environment can cause the crust to remain soft.
Tip: Allow the yeast dough to rise optimally
Yeast dough hates drafts!
He likes it toasty warm so that he can double his volume undisturbed and fluffy.
This works particularly well in a yeast dough bowl with gel cushions
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The gel cushion stores heat and transfers it evenly to the dough, the lid prevents unwanted drafts.
Yeast dough: More than just a treat - why homemade yeast dough is also good for your health
Baking yeast dough yourself has several advantages.
On the one hand, the dough, which is airy due to the yeast, can be used in many ways because it is suitable for different baked goods, such as bread, rolls, pizza and pastries.
On the other hand, homemade yeast dough is much healthier than purchased baked goods - because it contains no additives such as preservatives and flavor enhancers.
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You only need seven ingredients for the perfect yeast dough.
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Since yeast dough is an important supplier of carbohydrates, proteins and roughage, you can consume it in moderation without hesitation.
In moderation because yeast dough is nutritious but also high in calories.
If you use wholemeal flour instead of wheat flour for baking, it becomes even healthier: it contains even more dietary fiber and valuable vitamins and minerals.
On the one hand, you regulate your blood sugar level, on the other hand, the digestive process is promoted and the risk of cardiovascular weakness or diabetes is reduced.
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Ingredients for the basic recipe: If you want to bake good yeast dough, you need seven things
500g flour
1 cube of yeast
50 grams of sugar
250 ml lukewarm milk
80g softened butter
1 egg
1 pinch of salt
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From kneading to proving: this is how you prepare the perfect yeast dough like a professional
Sift the flour into a bowl and make a small well in the middle, crumble the yeast into it and mix it with a little sugar and lukewarm milk.
Leave the yeast to rest for about ten minutes so that it forms bubbles.
Then add the remaining milk and sugar, along with the softened butter, egg and a pinch of salt.
Knead all the ingredients together well until you have a smooth dough.
Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour to double in size.
Then knead the dough vigorously again before you process it into bread, rolls, plaited bread or pizza, depending on the recipe.
This article was created with the help of machines and carefully reviewed by editor Janine Napirca before publication.
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