5 non-bread things you can bake with bread dough

Let’s face it, not everybody is an expert at baking and the struggle is quite real for some of us. Many prefer cooking over baking as they find it relatively easy. Considering the fact that cooking is a lot more experimental, there is room for maneuver. But when it comes to baking, it’s quite the opposite, where even a minor mistake can ruin and is very difficult to fix. If you can knead the dough, have you ever considered being more creative with it?

Baking can definitely be a daunting task. It is always a bit terrifying to wait and watch if your dough will rise. At the same time, trying to figure out how yeast works can be very confusing, and you never know if your dough will bake properly in the oven. It is really not as simple as it sounds.

But hear this, you will never have to worry about it again as we offer some utterly effortless and innovative ways to use bread dough, other than the basics like bread itself, pizza, and buns. Before we do that, we need to prepare the bread dough. Luckily for you, we have also figured out a fool-proof recipe for making some remarkable bread dough that your taste buds will surely enjoy. All you need are some basic ingredients that are probably available in your kitchen right now.

Ingredients

• 1 packet of yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  
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  • 1 ½ cups warm water

Let the yeast foam in the warm water for a few seconds, then add the rest of the ingredients and knead. Now place the dough ball in an oiled mixing bowl and keep it in a warm place. You only need to wait for 45 minutes for the dough to rise and ta-da!

How to use bread dough in 5 creative ways

Bagels

Preheat the oven to 475 F. Divide the dough into 4 equal balls. Roll each ball into thick ropes and join the ends to form bagels. Now keep these aside. Bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a large pot. Boil each bagel for about 1 minute per side, until they rise to the surface of the pot. Place these bagels onto a prepared baking sheet and bake until they turn brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Pretzels

Preheat the oven to 400 F. Divide the dough into 10 parts. Roll them into a rope and twist the ends into a pretzel shape. Bring baking soda and 9 cups of water to a boil in a large pot and drop pretzels into it for 20-30 seconds. Place these onto a baking sheet and sprinkle each with salt. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Cinnamon Rolls

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Roll the dough into a 12 by 15-inch rectangle. Top it with ½ cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Starting from the shorter end, roll it up tightly and make thick rounds. Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed up.

Croissants

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Roll the dough into rounds and spread butter on these. Roll out another piece of dough and place it on top of it. Stretch the dough to fit over the bottom piece. Repeat these steps until all dough and butter have been used. Once this is done, lightly press the layers then cover them with plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes. Then roll out the dough and cut it into 8 pie-shaped wedges with a knife. Starting with the wide edge, roll each wedge towards the point. Place rolled wedges on baking sheets, point upside down and curve into a crescent shape. Brush the croissants with beaten egg and bake for 15-18 minutes.

Breadsticks

Preheat the oven to 375 F. Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Knead each piece and shape it into a breadstick. Arrange these on a baking sheet. Mix 3 tablespoons of melted butter and garlic powder together in a bowl and brush it onto breadsticks. Bake for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Calzones

Preheat the oven to 400 F. The dough should be rolled out into a large circle, roughly half an inch thick, and one side should be topped with mozzarella cheese, vegetables, and pasta sauce. To seal the calzone, fold over the untopped side, pinch the edges together, and then transfer to a baking sheet that’s been sprayed with cooking spray. Place the calzone on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.

Simple and easy, right? Told you, not everybody needs to be an expert. While it takes a little bit of time and patience, we believe the outcome makes it totally worth it.