Basic Dough For Spinach Meat And Cheese Pies Middle East Pa Recipe

Ingredients for Basic Dough For Spinach Meat And Cheese Pies Middle East Pa

• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• Butter
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for coating dough balls

How to Make Basic Dough For Spinach Meat And Cheese Pies Middle East Pa

1. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F), 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
2. Add 4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 tablespoons olive oil to the yeast mixture.
3. Mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
6. Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal-sized balls.
7. Place dough balls on a baking sheet lightly coated with olive oil. Drizzle each ball with olive oil and gently coat.
8. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
9. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
10. Shape the dough according to your recipe (pies, pizzas, etc.).
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Baking time will depend on the shape and size of your baked goods.