Which Dough to Choose? Don’t Ruin Your Baking Again!

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🥧 SHORTCRUST (CRISPY)

Perfect for tarts & pies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cold butter (cubed)
• 1/4 cup ice water
• 1/4 tsp salt

Method

1. Rub butter into flour until crumbly.
2. Add ice water and bring together (do not knead).
3. Chill for 30 minutes.
4. Roll and shape.
5. Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 25–35 minutes.

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🍰 HOT MILK SPONGE (SOFT)

Perfect for cakes & rolls

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup flour
• 3 tbsp hot milk
• 3/4 tsp baking powder

Method

1. Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy.
2. Fold in flour and baking powder.
3. Add hot milk gently.
4. Pour into pan.
5. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes.

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🧁 POURABLE BATTER (QUICK)

Perfect for muffins & easy bakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup kefir (or buttermilk)
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Method

1. Whisk everything until smooth.
2. Pour into molds or pan.
3. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes.

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🍞 YEAST DOUGH (FLUFFY)

Perfect for buns & bread

Ingredients

• 3 cups flour
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 1 tsp yeast
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt

Method

1. Mix milk and yeast, rest 5 minutes.
2. Add flour, butter, and salt.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes.
4. Let rise for 1–1.5 hours.
5. Shape and proof 30 minutes.
6. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes.

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🔥 Pro Tip:
Choosing the right dough = 50% of your baking success!