Imagine one dough that works for pizza, cinnamon rolls, bread, and even dinner rolls!

Imagine one dough that works for pizza, cinnamon rolls, bread, and even dinner rolls! That’s crazy dough, and once you make it, you’ll never go back. Keep this recipe in your back pocket—it’s a game changer!

🌟 Ingredients:
3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups (360ml) warm milk or water
2 tbsp sugar
2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
1 ½ tsp salt
3 tbsp oil

 Instructions:

1️⃣ In a bowl, mix warm milk (or water), sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Add flour, salt, and oil. Stir until combined—no kneading needed!
3️⃣ Cover and let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
4️⃣ Use it for pizza, rolls, cinnamon rolls, or bread! Shape as needed, let it rise again for 30 minutes, then bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.
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Absolutely! A versatile dough recipe that works for pizza, cinnamon rolls, sandwich bread, and dinner rolls is a total kitchen game-changer. Here’s a great base recipe, plus some tips and benefits of using one dough for everything:

🌟 The One-Dough-Wonder Recipe

Ingredients (makes enough for 2 pizzas or 1 loaf + 6 rolls, etc.):

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (or bread flour for chewier texture)

  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional, helps browning & flavor)

  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

  • 1 ½ tsp salt

  • 1 ⅓ cups warm water (110°F / 45°C)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (or softened butter for sweeter breads)

Instructions:

  1. Mix dry ingredients (flour, sugar, yeast, salt).

  2. Add warm water and oil, mixing until a dough forms.

  3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. Let rise in a lightly oiled bowl, covered, for 1–2 hours or until doubled.

  5. Shape and bake depending on your use (see below).

🧠 Tips for Each Use

  • Pizza: Roll out thin, top as desired, and bake at 475°F (245°C) for 10–12 mins.

  • Cinnamon Rolls: Roll into a rectangle, spread with cinnamon sugar + butter, roll, slice, rise 30 mins, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 mins.

  • Bread Loaf: Shape into loaf pan, rise until domed, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–35 mins.

  • Dinner Rolls: Divide into 12 pieces, shape, let rise until puffy, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 mins. Brush with butter!

✅ Benefits of a Universal Dough

  • Saves time – one recipe to memorize.

  • Less waste – make what you need, freeze the rest.

  • Customizable – add herbs, cheese, cinnamon, garlic, etc.

  • Beginner-friendly – fewer variables, more success.

  • Budget-friendly – uses pantry basics.

Want to make it whole wheat, dairy-free, or sourdough-style? I can tweak the base recipe too!

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