The secret of homemade rich yeast dough (so that it comes out soft, tender, elastic and rises well while baking) is in long kneading. The most successful rich-dough recipe is the one made in a bread maker on a setting lasting at least two hours.
The five most commonly used ingredients in homemade pastry recipes:
| Product | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 398 | 0 | 0 | 99.7 |
| Milk | 68 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.8 |
| Butter | 734 | 0.5 | 82.5 | 0.8 |
| Dry yeast | 410 | 49 | 6 | 40 |
| Wheat flour | 325 | 12 | 1 | 67 |
What is rich dough?
According to the classic definition, rich dough must contain sugar and fats in an amount of at least 14 percent of the total weight of the flour. The rest of the products in it can be absolutely anything, such as:
- anything dairy
- eggs or egg powder
- any fillings such as jam, nuts, dried fruits, fresh berries and so on
- yeast (fresh or dry)
Our grandmothers can tell you how to make rich dough at home. They'll say that rich dough loves your hands — and they'll be right. After all, it's grandmothers who make such pastries the most delicious. This is explained not only by diligence and skill but also by a certain state of mind, a good mood — try throwing a tantrum next to rising dough and you'll see what comes of it.
The five fastest homemade rich dough recipes:
| Name of the dish | Cooking time | Calories per 100g | User Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gubadia dough | 30 min | 296 | +32 |
| Sour cream dough without yeast | 30 min | 318 | +81 |
| Yeast dough on water and baking powder for pies | 35 min | 272 | +14 |
| French yeast dough | 45 min | 360 | +26 |
| Homemade French dough | 50 min | 357 | +52 |
Tips and Tricks :
- be sure to sift the flour for rich dough
- don't take on rich dough in a bad mood
Getting ready to knead some rich dough — a recipe with a photo from alittlelunch.com is here to help!