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Refrigerator Bread Dough

Rosemary Molloy
This easy dough takes just minutes to mix and keeps in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. It's the perfect easy dough when you want homemade bread.
5 from 27 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Course Yeast Breads
Cuisine American
Servings 1 bowl
Calories 2977 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups lukewarm water (100-105F / 40C)

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of the mixer whisk together the flour, salt and yeast, then add the water and with the flat beaters* beat until completely combined, make sure there is not flour at the bottom of the bowl. Place the dough in a large bowl, cover loosely with plastic wrap, let sit at room temperature for 2 hours, then refrigerate for 5-24 hours before using. The dough will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

*You can also mix the dough together with your hands or even a spatula. Just make sure you get all the flour incorporated.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 2977kcalCarbohydrates: 622gProtein: 86gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 6996mgPotassium: 927mgFiber: 24gSugar: 2gCalcium: 122mgIron: 38mg
    Keyword 24 hour bread dough, refrigerator bread dough for 24 hours
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