Russian Yeast Dough

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
2. Add the warm milk and melted butter, and mix until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
5. Punch down the dough and knead it again, then roll it out and use it as desired.

Interesting Facts

• Russian yeast dough is a traditional Russian recipe.
• The dough is incredibly soft and fluffy, making it perfect for a variety of dishes.
• This dough can be used to make various types of Russian breads, such as piroshki and blini.