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A single, golden-brown, shiny roll made from sweet breakfast dough made at home, resting on a white plate.

Sweet Breakfast Dough Made at Home

Working with breakfast dough always feels calming—it’s slow, intentional, and worth the wait. This recipe gives you a soft, homemade dough perfect for a comforting morning treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 packet dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 egg

Instructions
 

  • Mix the warm milk, yeast, and sugar together. Let this mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes slightly foamy.
  • Add the egg and melted butter to the milk mixture and stir to combine.
  • Gradually mix in the flour until a soft dough forms. You may need to use your hands toward the end.
  • Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
  • Shape the dough as desired. Bake on a prepared baking sheet at 375°F (190°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Notes

This dough is versatile. You can shape it into rolls, a simple loaf, or small pastries for your breakfast buffet.
By Hanna Foster, Adaptation Specialist at Recipes by Betty.
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