3 Amazing Recipes Using Homemade Bread Dough

Simple Dinner Rolls

Ingredients
for 8 rolls

1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
3 ⅓ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons yeast
1 egg, for egg wash

Preparation

1. Combine water, olive oil, honey, salt, flour, yeast, and water in a large bowl.
2. Mix well and knead for 10-15 minutes until the dough is elastic.
3. Transfer the dough into a well-oiled bowl.
4. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise once for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has doubled.
5. Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
6. Cut the dough into 8 portions and shape into balls.
7. Place balls onto greased cast-iron pan and cover for 30 additional minutes with a towel or plastic wrap.
8. Uncover and brush each with egg wash.
9. Bake or 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
10. Enjoy!

Sticky Buns

Ingredients
for 8 servings

BUNS

1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
3 ⅓ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons yeast
TOPPING

1 stick butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons honey
1 pinch salt
¼ cup chopped pecan

Preparation

1. Combine water, olive oil, honey, salt, flour, water and yeast in a large bowl.
2. Mix well and knead for 10 -15 minutes until the dough is elastic.
3. Transfer the dough into a well oiled bowl.
4. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise once for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has doubled.
5. Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
6. Cut the dough into 8 portions and shape into balls. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap. Set aside.
7. Combine butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, honey and salt in a small bowl and mix well.
8. Spread the mixture onto the bottom and sides of a cast iron pan. Line pecans on top of the mixture, and place shaped dough on top.
9. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes
10. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before turning it over onto a plate.
11. Enjoy!

Focaccia

Ingredients
for 6 servings

DOUGH

1 cup warm water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons salt
3 ⅓ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons yeast
TOPPINGS

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves removed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Combine water, olive oil, honey, salt, flour, and yeast in a large bowl.
2. Mix well and knead for 10-15 minutes until the dough is elastic.
3. Transfer the dough into a well-oiled bowl.
4. Cover with a towel or plastic wrap and let rise once for 1 hour in a warm place, until the dough has doubled.
5. Preheat oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
6. Remove the dough from the bowl and stretch the dough into 9-inch (23 cm) circle.
7. Place the dough into well greased 10-inch (25 cm) cast iron pan. Cover with towel or plastic wrap and rest for 30 minutes.
8. Poke the top with your fingertips.
9. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with rosemary, salt, and pepper.
10. Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes.
11. Slice and serve.
12. Enjoy!