17/02/2026
☁️ Fluffy “Cloud” Dough – Quick All-Purpose Yeast Dough (Perfect Every Time!)
A soft, versatile dough that works for savory and sweet baking: buns, hand pies, rolls, or even pizza. Beginner-friendly and fast!
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🧾 Ingredients (1 cup = 240 ml)
* 1 cup kefir *(or plain drinkable yogurt / buttermilk)*
* ½ cup vegetable oil
* 2¼ tsp (7 g) active dry yeast *(or 1 packet / 7–11 g instant yeast)*
* 1 tsp salt
* 1 tbsp sugar
* 3 cups (375–400 g) all-purpose flour
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👩🍳 Instructions
1. **Warm the liquids**
In a bowl, mix the kefir and oil. Warm slightly until just lukewarm (not hot).
2. **Add seasoning**
Stir in the salt and sugar.
3. **Combine dry ingredients**
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour with the yeast.
4. **Make the dough**
Gradually pour the warm kefir mixture into the flour and knead until you get a soft, smooth dough.
5. **First rest (30 minutes)**
Cover the dough and place it in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
*Tip: It may not double in size — that’s normal for this dough.*
6. **Shape**
While the dough rests, prepare your filling (sweet or savory).
Shape into buns, rolls, or hand pies.
7. **Second rest (10 minutes)**
Place shaped dough on a parchment-lined baking tray (seam side up if making filled buns). Let rest for 10 minutes while the oven preheats.
8. **Brush & bake**
Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake at **350–390°F (180–200°C)** until golden brown.
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✨ Baking Tips (for international readers)
* Kefir can be replaced with **buttermilk or drinkable yogurt**.
* For sweet dough: add 1–2 tbsp extra sugar + 1 tsp vanilla + 1 tbsp melted butter.
* For pizza: roll thinner and pre-bake the base for 5–7 minutes before adding toppings.
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🥐 What You Can Make with This Dough
* Stuffed buns
* Dinner rolls
* Sweet rolls
* Hand pies
* Pizza base
💡 Don’t worry if the dough doesn’t rise much during resting — it becomes extra fluffy while baking.
Enjoy your baking!
