Honey Yeast Dough

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

2 cups warm water (about 110°F / 43°C)

1/2 cup honey

1 packet active dry yeast (or 1 1/2 tablespoons)

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup olive oil

5 1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour

 

Instructions:

1. Activate Yeast:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm water and honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved.

Add the yeast and stir gently.

Let sit for about 5 minutes, until foamy.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients:

Add the salt and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.

3. Add Flour:

Begin adding flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring until a soft dough forms. Start with 5 1/2 cups and add more if the dough is too sticky.

4. Knead:

Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes, by hand or with a dough hook, until smooth and elastic.

5. First Rise:

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

6. Use As Desired:

Punch down and shape the dough for bread, rolls, pizza, or buns.

Let it rise again after shaping for another 30–45 minutes before baking.

7. Bake:

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for bread/rolls, or according to the recipe you’re using (like 425°F for pizza).