Sponge dough using yeast dough method for pies

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to make sponge dough? All ingredients for the dough must be at room temperature, this is important. If your kitchen is cold, warm up the room with the oven. Prepare the ingredients according to the list. Check the activity of the yeast in advance so as not to spoil the products. Read about how to do this under the recipe description.

2. STEP 2

   

   For the dough, mix warm milk, yeast, a spoonful of sugar. Allow the yeast to dissolve completely.

3. STEP 3

   

   Sift 2-3 tablespoons of flour into the dough and stir until smooth.

4. STEP 4

   

   The dough should have the consistency of liquid sour cream. If necessary, add more flour. Cover the dough and place in a warm place for about half an hour.

5. STEP 5

   

   At this time, break the eggs into another bowl, add salt and the remaining sugar.

6. STEP 6

   

   The egg mass must be beaten well. The extra air in the dough helps the yeast work better and makes the dough more porous. You can beat it at your convenience, with a mixer, fork, or dough kneader. Separately, melt the margarine and let it cool. Instead of margarine, you can use butter or vegetable oil.

7. STEP 7

   

   Add beaten eggs to the prepared dough and mix gently. If the dough has not grown in half an hour, it means the yeast is bad and it is better to use another one.

8. STEP 8

   

   Sift some of the flour into the dough and start kneading. Don't add all the flour at once because you may end up using less or more. Focus on the thickness of the dough itself.

9. STEP 9

   

   Add melted margarine to a fairly thick dough and stir.

10. STEP 10

    

    Add flour in parts and knead the dough with a spoon, spatula or hands.

11. STEP 11

    

    Then transfer the dough to the table with the remaining flour.

12. STEP 12

    

    Knead thoroughly into a smooth, slightly sticky dough. Place it in a bowl, cover with film or a towel and leave warm for 1-1.5 hours.

13. STEP 13

    

    After increasing the dough by 2-3 times, you can work with it. From this you can make pies, pies, rolls, buns, and other baked goods. By changing the amount of sugar, you can make the sponge dough more bland or sweet.

Comments on the recipe

Alenka

20.10.2023

5

Thanks for the detailed recipe. I knead the yeast dough according to this recipe. I add vegetable oil instead of margarine.

Natalia M

20.10.2023

4.5

I needed to make pie dough. From many recipes, I chose sponge dough using the yeast dough method for pies. I'm delighted with this test! It fit very well, lush, lively! I made the dough as thick as liquid sour cream. After about 30 minutes the dough rose up and began to fall. After that, I began to add sifted flour. Then melted butter and the rest of the ingredients. The dough was soft, but I needed a little more flour. My dough grew under cling film. After just 40 minutes, it’s on the table in a warm kitchen and you can bake a pie or pies. This dough is soft and pliable! When ready, it is airy, tender, and delicious! Just the thing for cozy home baking!

YanaAntonova

20.10.2023

4.8

Thank you very much for the detailed recipe! The video is very constructive! I followed your recipe and the pies turned out great (I made this for the first time)!