Basic Dough

Name: Basic Dough
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1 8-g pkg traditional active dry yeast; 1/4 tsp granulated sugar; 1 cup warm water, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp canola oil; 3/4 tsp salt

Prep Time10 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins

Keep an easy go-to dough recipe in your arsenal for quick weeknight meals.

Ingredients

1 8-g pkg traditional active dry yeast
1/4 tsp granulated sugar
1 cup warm water, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp canola oil
3/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Knead until dough is smooth, about 5 to 6 min. Lightly coat same bowl with oil, and return dough to bowl. Cover loosely with a damp kitchen towel and let stand until dough doubles in size, about 1 hour.

Originally published in the Today’s Parent March 2016 issue. Photo: Getty Images.