PASTRY DOUGH

All-Purpose Pastry Dough

Ingredients:

 • 1 cup warm milk

 • 1 cup warm water

 • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

 • 1 tablespoon sugar

 • 2 tablespoons active dry yeast

 • 1 teaspoon baking powder

 • 1 teaspoon salt

 • 1 tablespoon white vinegar

 • 5 cups all-purpose flour

Directions:

 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy.

 2. Add the oil, vinegar, salt, and baking powder to the mixture and stir well.

 3. Gradually add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Once it starts to form a dough, use your hands to knead it.

 4. Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes, or until it’s soft, smooth, and doesn’t stick to your hands.

 5. Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rest in a warm place for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.

 6. Once it’s risen, gently punch it down and it’s ready to shape into whatever pastry or bread you’re making!