Yeast dough

8 servings

60 minutes

Yeast dough is the foundation of Russian cuisine, providing incredible softness and airiness to baked goods. Its history goes back centuries when housewives passed down the secrets of its preparation from generation to generation. This dough becomes tender due to milk and butter, while the addition of sour cream gives it a special velvety texture. Yeast activated with warm milk and sugar ensures lightness and porosity. It is perfect for pies, rolls, pizza, or fragrant bread. After resting in a warm place, the dough becomes elastic and ready to work, allowing for culinary masterpieces to be created. Russian cuisine values this dough for its versatility and unique taste that makes any baked good cozy and homely.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 453.9
• Proteins: 11.4g
• Fats: 15.3g
• Carbohydrates: 68.5g

Ingredients

• Milk: 200 ml
• Butter: 100 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Dry yeast: 5 g
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Sour cream: 3 tbsp
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Wheat flour: 700 g

Cooking steps

1. Heat the milk to 37 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 200 ml

2. Add dry yeast and mix.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry yeast: 5 g

3. Add 1 teaspoon of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 1 teaspoon

4. Add eggs and whisk well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

5. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 1 teaspoon

6. Add sour cream and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 3 tablespoons

7. Melt the butter and add it to the egg mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

8. Sift the flour through a sieve. Knead the dough for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 700 g

9. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours.

10. Use the ready dough for any baking.