Ingredients:

• About 4 cups of all purpose flour
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 pack dry yeast (1/4 oz)
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons of oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

How to prepare, step-by-step:

1. Prepare ingredients: amount of flour will vary – begin with 3 cups and then add more until dough stops sticking to hands:

   

2. Warm up milk till 110F (but not more), mix in a teaspoon of sugar:

   

3. Add dry yeast:

   

4. Sift 3 cups of flour into deep bowl:

   

5. Make some space in the middle and pour milk and yeast mix in:

   

6. Cover bowl with clean cloth or towel and leave it in warm place for 15 mins to rise:

   

7. Mix egg and salt together:

   

8. Add egg mix to the mixing bowl:

   

9. Add 2-3 tablespoons of oil (I use sunflower oil):

   

10. And start mixing from center to edges with wooden or plastic spoon:

    

11. Gradually add more flour if needed:

    

12. When dough gets firm enough that can be knead by hands, transfer it to the wooden board dusted with flour and knead thoroughly:

    

    Depending on what recipe this dough is intended for you may need to cover it and set a side for couple minutes more before using, or use as is. See specific recipe for more details on that.