The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

The Go-To Pastry Recipe

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h 15m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 1h 25m
Servings: 24
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

167
Calories
4g
Fat
22mg
Cholesterol
117mg
Sodium
28g
Carbohydrates
4g
Protein
The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

Recipe Description

Sometimes you need a go-to recipe and The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough recipe is just that. Can be used to make sweet or savory items from starters to mains and even desserts.

Yeast dough is perfect for making sticky buns, dinner rolls and my Fruit Piroshki recipe. Soft, smooth and easy to make with simple ingredients and little kneading time, so what are you waiting for!

To make The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare yeast

    10 min
    Step 1 - The Perfect Yeast Pastry DoughStep 1 - The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

    In a mixing bowl, stir 1½ tablespoons of yeast, 2 cups of warm milk and 1 tablespoon of sugar until combined. Set aside for about 10 minutes until activated.

  2. 2

    Add first set of ingredients

    1 min
    Step 2 - The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

    Once activated, add 3 eggs, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of salt and remaining sugar to the bowl and mix until well combined.

  3. 3

    Add flour

    3 min
    Step 3 - The Perfect Yeast Pastry DoughStep 3 - The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

    Using an electric mixer, gradually add 6 cups of flour, cup by cup and continuously mix until all the flour is completely combined into the mixture.

  4. 4

    Add oil

    1 min
    Step 4 - The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

    Finally, pour in 3 tablespoons of oil and fold in to combine.

  5. 5

    Knead

    10 min
    Step 5 - The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

    Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until elastic in texture.

  6. 6

    Rise

    60 min
    Step 6 - The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

    Set dough aside for about 1 hour to rise.

  7. 7

    Serve/Use

    Step 7 - The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough

    Once risen, use the dough for other baking recipes and enjoy!

The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough recipe is perfect for the less professional bakers. With our simple instructions, store-bought pastries can now be a thing of the past! Try it and let us know how your baking turns out by contacting us online using our hashtag #cookmerecipes.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Diane Mitchell
October 21, 2023
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Delicious! I remember the first time I used this dough for my grandmother’s sticky buns. The smell filled my kitchen and brought back so many memories. It was super easy to make, and everyone loved them! This recipe is a treasure that I will be using again and again.

Alberto
October 21, 2023
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Wow! This dough is like pure magic! My wife and I tried it for the first time for a family dinner, and everyone loved the sticky buns we made! So soft, super easy! Totally a game-changer in the kitchen, you gotta try it!

Henry
October 12, 2023
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This yeast pastry dough is exceptional! It turned out perfect for our family brunch last Sunday.

Jessie
October 4, 2023
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OMG, this yeast pastry dough is a game changer! Made sticky buns for the fam and they loved it. Super easy to whip up - like, barely any kneading! Will def keep this as my go-to for sure. Thanks a bunch!

Wendy
October 1, 2023
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Fantastic! Used this dough for my family’s favorite sticky buns, and they were a hit at breakfast!

Indy
August 18, 2023
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Yum!

Nancy
June 23, 2023
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I made this dough for family bun making night. Everyone loved how simple it was and they turned out delicious. Thanks!

Tommy
June 16, 2023
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Amazing!

Isabella
May 11, 2023
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Easy, delicious, perfection.

Owen
April 25, 2023
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Man, this dough was so easy! I whipped it up for a family party and it came out delish. My wife and I made sweet rolls with it. Everyone loved 'em! Definitely my go-to from now on!

Yosef
April 2, 2023
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I made The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough for a family gathering and it was a hit. My kids helped me knead the dough, and it turned out soft and fluffy. We enjoyed sticky buns and they vanished in no time.

Catherine
July 3, 2022
Verified

I was so proud making the Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough for my family Sunday brunch! It turned out soft and fluffy. The kids devoured the sticky buns I made with it. Got so many compliments! It’s super simple to follow too, even for a busy mom like me.

Emily Johnson
July 30, 2021
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I made The Perfect Yeast Pastry Dough for our Sunday brunch, and it turned out amazing! Everyone loved the sticky buns I created. Simple recipe that brought the family together!

Katie
July 1, 2021
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Simply the best!

Flora85
October 16, 2020
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Superb dough recipe!

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