Bakery Items Recipe
Freshly baked goods including pastries and breads.
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Ingredients
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Bakery Items
Method
Baking Instructions
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
- 3
Combine Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, melt the unsalted butter and let it cool slightly. Add in the milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- 4
Combine Mixtures
Add the activated yeast mixture and the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- 5
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 6
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 7
Shape the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and shape it into desired forms (e.g., loaves, rolls, or pastries).
- 8
Second Rise
Place shaped dough onto a baking sheet, cover, and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 10
Bake
Bake the dough in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with water (optional).