Universal dough for buns and cakes: A quick and easy solution for every recipe

Name: Universal dough for buns and cakes: A quick and easy solution for every recipe
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 plain yogurt (approx. 150 g); ½ cup oil; 1 cube of yeast (42 g); 1 teaspoon salt; Sugar to taste (approx. 2 tablespoons for sweet dough); 3 cups all-purpose flour

Easy to prepare
8 portions
55 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

Print recipe

Looking for a simple and universal dough recipe you can use for buns, cakes or even savory rolls? You'll love this recipe! It takes just a few common ingredients, half an hour of time, and you'll get a dough that's perfect for both sweet and savory baking.

For 8 portions

Ingredients

For the dough:

1 plain yogurt (approx. 150 g)
½ cup oil
1 cube of yeast (42 g)
1 teaspoon salt
Sugar to taste (approx. 2 tablespoons for sweet dough)
3 cups all-purpose flour

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the base mixture: Put the plain yogurt and oil into a bowl. Gently warm the mixture in the microwave – it should be lukewarm, not hot. Add salt and sugar to taste (for sweet variants, more sugar). Mix everything well.
Dough preparation: Crumble the yeast into the all-purpose flour and mix. Pour in the lukewarm yogurt mixture and work into a smooth dough. Cover the dough with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, until it has doubled in volume.
Shaping and baking: After rising, shape the dough as needed – roll it out for buns, cakes, pizza or rolls. Bake in an oven preheated to 180–200 °C depending on the type of dish. Baking usually takes 15–25 minutes, until the dough turns golden.

Why try this recipe?

Versatility: Use for both sweet and savory baking.
Speed: You can prepare the dough in a few minutes, rising takes only 30 minutes.
Simple ingredients: You can find everything in your kitchen.

Tips for improvement

Sweet variations: Add more sugar, vanilla sugar or lemon zest.
Savory variations: Seasoning with herbs, grated cheese or garlic will provide a unique flavor.
Storage: Prepared dough can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Try this universal dough and get the base for an unlimited number of delicious homemade recipes!