Basic Yeast Dough Recipe

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Basic Yeast Dough
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (1/4 oz) package dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (105f to 115f)
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 -3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

  1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Add sugar, shortening, egg, salt, and half of flour; beat at low speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  2. Place dough in a well greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free of drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk, or cover and refrigerate up to 5 days. (if refrigerating, let return to room temp before proceeding).
  3. Punch dough down, turn out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times. Shape and bake as desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 488.37 Kcal (2045 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.08g 14%
Cholesterol 40.92mg 14%
Sodium 313.26mg 13%
Potassium 191.72mg 4%
Total Carbs 86.2g 29%
Sugars 5.88g 24%
Dietary Fiber 4.96g 20%
Protein 14.42g 29%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 29.7mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 254.29 Kcal (1065 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.73g 14%
Cholesterol 21.31mg 14%
Sodium 163.11mg 13%
Potassium 99.83mg 4%
Total Carbs 44.89g 29%
Sugars 3.06g 24%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 20%
Protein 7.51g 29%
Iron 0.7mg 8%
Calcium 15.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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