Tender Sour Cream Sweet Dough

Indulge in the pillowy perfection of Tender Sour Cream Sweet Dough—a versatile and delightfully soft dough recipe that’s perfect for creating rolls, loaves, or pastries with a rich, buttery flavor. This recipe combines the tangy creaminess of sour cream with the delicate sweetness of vanilla and sugar to produce a luxuriously tender texture. Enhanced with eggs, lukewarm milk, and instant yeast for an effortless rise, this sweet dough is easy to knead and shapes beautifully. Whether you’re crafting cinnamon rolls, braided breads, or sweet buns, the golden-brown crust and irresistibly fluffy interior will have everyone reaching for seconds. Ready in under two hours, this crowd-pleasing recipe is your secret to bakery-worthy treats from the comfort of home.

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 4 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened and cubed
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Whole milk, lukewarm
• 2 pieces Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast. Mix on low speed until blended.

Step 2

Add the cubed butter to the dry ingredients and mix until the butter is evenly distributed and forms a crumbly texture.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, lukewarm milk, eggs, and vanilla extract until well-combined.

Step 4

With the mixer on low speed, gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough begins to come together.

Step 5

Increase the mixer speed to medium and knead the dough for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky, but it should pull away from the sides of the bowl.

Step 6

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and shape it into a ball. Place it in a greased bowl, turning the dough to coat it with oil.

Step 7

Cover the bowl loosely with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.

Step 8

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Shape the dough as desired—into rolls, loaves, or other pastry forms.

Step 9

Arrange the shaped dough on a greased or parchment-lined baking tray. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, until puffy.

Step 10

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the dough for 18-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 11

Remove the baked goods from the oven and let cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1104.2 grams (1104.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3666

Total Fat 160.80g	206%
Saturated Fat 97.60g	488%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 757mg	252%
Sodium 1517mg	66%
Total Carbohydrate 490.20g	178%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 119.90g
Protein 75.10g	150%

Vitamin D 188IU	938%
Calcium 525mg	40%
Iron 25mg	137%
Potassium 847mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.0%

Protein: 8.1%

Carbs: 52.9%