Quick Rolls Dough

 

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm water (think warm bath water)
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil (use vegetable for sweet bread recipes)
• 2 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

1. Proof the yeast using the oil and sugar.
2. Mix the salt into the flour in a stand mixer bowl.
3. After the yeast has proofed, add the yeast mixture to the flour. Knead until a dough forms, and then continue kneading for an additional 5-6 minutes until dough is elastic.
4. Cover and let rise for about 10 minutes.
5. From this point you can roll it out and use it for any recipe calling for dough!

*This is easily done by hand, not just in a stand mixer. Just be sure to use well floured hands and work on a floured surface, as the dough will be a little sticky (which is good! That means it won’t be dry once it’s baked– so don’t over-flour it during kneading!).

 Proofing Yeast:

1. Start by sprinkling 2 tablespoons of yeast over 1 cup of warm water– think of warm bath water, and it should be about perfect.
2. Drizzle the Sugar & Oil over the yeast and stir. This will gently push the yeast below the water, aiding in its activation.
3. Let the yeast rest for about 5 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when everything looks nice and foamy.