Why spend hours waiting for dough to rise when you can enjoy soft, homemade bread base in just 10 minutes? This quick multi-use dough recipe combines all-purpose flour, warm water, yeast, milk, baking powder, salt, and a drizzle of oil into a versatile base.
In minutes, you’ll have a fluffy dough perfect for pizzas, pastries, pita, manakeesh, fatayer, cinnamon rolls, and more—one recipe, endless possibilities.
Recipe Summary
Cuisine: Mediterranean with a hint of Latin-inspired versatility
Prep and Cooking Time: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (including resting time)
Cooking Method: Baking (with broiling option depending on use)
Skill Required: Beginner to Intermediate
Why this 10-Minute Dough is a Game-Changer
If you’ve been searching for a quick and versatile recipe, this one will become your go-to kitchen staple. It requires only a few minutes of kneading and about 10 minutes of rising, no endless waiting or complicated steps. In the time it takes to prep your favorite toppings or fillings, your dough will be soft, fluffy, and ready to use.
Whether you’re making homemade pizza, fresh bread, pastries, manakeesh, or fatayer, this easy 10-minute dough saves time without sacrificing flavor or texture. Perfect for busy weekdays or last-minute family meals, it’s truly a lifesaver for every home cook.
Ingredients You’ll Need for This Versatile Dough
- All-purpose flour: It makes the dough perfect for anything you like to prepare.
- Yeast: I use active dry yeast, make sure it is not too old.
- Sugar: If your recipe calls for a sweeter taste, add up to ¼ cup of sugar.
- Baking powder: You can omit it, but it gives the dough a softer texture.
- Powdered milk: If you’re not using powdered milk, I highly recommend swapping out at least 1 cup of warm water for 1 cup. This helps the dough stay soft and squishy for longer.
- Salt: It is essential to give you the perfect texture and help yeast work properly.
- Warm water or warm milk: I recommend using warm water since it keeps the dough soft for longer.
- Vegetable oil: You can use corn oil or canola oil. You can also use olive oil if you like the taste to be more prominent.
Steps to Prep the 10-Minute Multi-Use Dough
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, baking powder, powdered milk, and salt. These ingredients create the base for your quick homemade dough.
Add Warm Liquid
Gradually add warm water (or warm milk for a softer texture) and mix well. Don’t worry if the mixture looks runny at first, this is the secret to a soft and fluffy dough.
Rest It
Cover the bowl and let the mixture sit in a warm place for 10–15 minutes to activate the yeast. This short resting time makes it a true 10-minute dough recipe.
Add Flour and Oil
After resting, add the remaining 3 cups of all-purpose flour along with vegetable oil. Mix until the dough starts coming together.
Knead Until Smooth
Knead the dough for 5–10 minutes until it becomes smooth, elastic, and easy to shape. At this point, your versatile dough is ready to be used for pizza, bread, pastries, manakeesh, or any recipe you like.
What Can You Make with This Easy Dough?
The beauty of this multi-purpose dough recipe lies in its versatility. With just a few simple steps, you can turn it into countless homemade favorites.
Start your morning with Golden Bun with Zaatar and Cheese, soft, fluffy, and full of flavor. For lunch, transform the dough into Chicken Musakhan Sliders, a hearty twist on a classic dish.
Craving something sweet? Try baking Date-Filled Brioche Buns, a delightful snack that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea.
And if you’re in the mood for traditional Middle Eastern pastries, this recipe makes the most delicious Spinach Fatayer with a light, flaky texture.
With this easy recipe, the possibilities for creating bakery-style bread and pastries at home are endless.
Ten-Minute Dough Variations
Whole Wheat Flour Option: You can replace half or all of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour to get a heartier dough.
Gluten-Free Dough Variation: If you have gluten sensitivity, you can use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
Nutty Twist: You can also make other variations to suit your taste preference. You can make it nutty by adding walnuts, pecans, or almonds to the basic dough recipe.
Herb-Infused Dough: Another idea is to add 1-2 tablespoons of chopped fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or cilantro to get a fresh and aromatic dough.
Dough Troubleshooting: How to Fix Common Problems
Even the best bakers run into mishaps, but don’t worry, these quick fixes will save your recipe every time!
Dry or Tough Dough: If your dough feels too dry or firm, gradually add warm milk or water, kneading until it becomes smooth, soft, and pliable. This restores the moisture and ensures your dough bakes up fluffy.
Sticky Dough: A sticky dough is easy to fix! Sprinkle in a little all-purpose flour, kneading as you go until the dough holds together without sticking to your hands. Aim for a soft, elastic texture.
Dough Not Rising: If your dough hasn’t doubled in size within 10–15 minutes, give it a little more time in a warm spot. Still no rise? Chances are your yeast is expired, always use fresh, active yeast for the best results.
Runny or Overly Wet Dough: Too much liquid can leave your dough runny. Slowly add one tablespoon of flour at a time while kneading until you reach the right consistency, soft, smooth, and slightly springy.
Pro Tips to Get the Best Dough
This dough needs around 10 minutes to rise. You can leave it a bit longer for a better texture.
If you are making buns or cinnamon rolls, allow them to rest for 5–10 minutes after forming the dough into balls. But if you are making cheese and meat pies, you can skip this step.
Spray cooking oil or put olive oil on your hands to make it easier for you to work with the dough, especially if you are turning it into balls.
Cover the dough mixture with a blanket or two. You can also place it next to a heat source, like a chimney in the winter or the top of a stove while preheating it. This will help the mixture rise quickly.
If you want to please a larger crowd, you can simply double the ingredients.
Attention! The water or milk you use should be warm; you can test it with your fingertip. If it is too hot, it will kill the yeast, and your dough will not rise. If it is cold, the yeast will take longer to activate, and your dough will need longer to rise.
Storage Tips
Storing for meal prep: Prep your bread base ahead of time and pop it in the fridge in a sealed container. It will be good for up to a day, making meal prep a breeze. Don’t forget to take the dough out, allow it to come to room temperature and rise a bit before use.
For long-term storage: The ten-minute multi-purpose dough can stay good for up to 4 weeks. So, keep it fresh and ready to go by storing it in an airtight container or zip-lock bag in the freezer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, you can. The dough will be perfect for some vegan baked goods.
Absolutely! While all-purpose flour is commonly used, you can experiment with whole wheat flour for added nutritional value. Keep in mind that the texture and rise might vary slightly, so adjust the liquid content accordingly, as whole wheat flour can absorb more moisture.
This dough is so easy. No fancy kitchen gadget is needed. You need a mixing bowl, measuring cups and spoons, and a spatula.
Yes! You can freeze this simple dough after kneading. Just wrap it well and store it in the freezer. When ready, thaw in the fridge overnight and let it rest before using.
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Ten Minute Multi-Use Dough
Equipment
- Stand mixer
Ingredients
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil corn oil, canola oil, or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar ¼ cup for sweeter dough
- 3 tablespoons powdered milk optional, see notes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups warm water or warm milk for softer dough
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, start by mixing the following 2 cups of all-purpose flour, active dry yeast, sugar, baking powder, powdered milk, and salt. Then, add warm water. I recommend using warm milk for a softer dough.
- Mix them all together until it's smooth using your hands or a stand mixer. It'll be liquidly, but that's fine. Cover it, and let it sit in a warm place for 10-15 minutes until it becomes bubbly. You can cover it with a blanket or two.
- Once the 10 minutes are over, add 3 cups of all-purpose flour and the oil to the dough. Mix them well.
- Knead it for about 5-10 minutes. It will come together really quickly.
- Now, it's ready to use for anything your family asks for.
- Check notes for which doughs I recommend an eggwash for.
Notes
- This dough needs around 10 minutes to rise.
- Spray cooking oil or put some oil on your hand to make it easier for you to work with the dough especially if you are turning it into balls.
- Cover the dough mixture with a blanket or two. You can also place it next to a heat source like a chimney during winter or the top of a stove while preheating. This will help it rise quickly.
- Attention! The water or milk you use should be warm. You can test it with your fingertip. If it is too hot, it would kill the yeast. Then, your dough will not rise. If it is cold, the yeast will take longer to activate and your dough will need a longer time to rise.
- I recommend an egg wash for any CLOSED pastry you make with this dough. Buns, spinach pies, closed meat pies, stuffed buns, etc.
- I recommend adding powdered milk. If you’re not using powdered milk, then I recommend at least substituting the warm water for warm milk. The recipe does NOT use more than 2 cups of liquid.
120 Responses
This is now my go to dough recipe!! Thank you! It always turns out perfect!
I made spinach pies, sfeeha, and za’atar/cheese balls using this dough. It was perfect! So easy and so delicious! I received many compliments from my in-laws on them because of this dough!
This is an AMAZING dough recipe. I used it 2 and both times it worked like a charm. Love it 💝🌸
Amazing recipe!!!
I’ve always been intimidated to make any type of bread but I tried this recipe and it was so easy and delicious!!! It’s extremely soft and is done in no time. I’ve made fatayer many times with this recipe and my Palestinian husband definitely approves!!
Love this recipe, so very useful for a multitude of things !
My go to. It’s so soft, fluffy and amazing! It’s the best recipe I’ve ever tried! 💙
The best dough ever. I love how simple and quick it is, definitely works for all desserts and fatayer!! my family loves it
Amazing!!!
Amazing recipe!!
Ummmm I don’t know what else to say other than.. this recipe is AMAZING!!! I use it for everything. Thanks for sharing it.
I’ve made this dough so many times since Fatimah first posted on her Instagram. I’ve personally made father, pizza and cinnamon rolls with this dough and every time it comes out perfect. It tastes delicious even as basic unfilled bread buns!
Fetayer ***** lol sorry for the typo
An amazing recipe, simple to make and fool proof. I made cheese pies using the recipe and the results were outstanding…
Amazingly easy to make.. turned out very good.. JazakAllahu khairan..
This dough is life changing! It works every time giving you a soft and bouncy versatile dough that can be used for all your bread needs. I make cinnamon buns, pizza, pitta bread, cheese pies, bread rolls, even flat breads from it.
Try it, you won’t be disappointed 😊
I used a slightly different recipe (one 10 min dough in the zaatar cheese bread recipe). I used the 1 cup warm milk only cuz I happen to have milk in the house. I used one tbsp sugar. Very easy, very fluffy, very easy to work with. Would make this again 100%.
Tried the dough recipe for the first time. As a busy mum who cos for 9 of us this was amazing dough. Not only simple but quick. I’m terrible with dough but this turned out perfect. Can’t wait to experiment making more things using this dough. Have already decided its my go to dough from now on.
Best quick dough recipe turns out perfect every time and is so convenient! Makes the process of making mo3ajanat so much less overwhelming.
The best quick dough recipe turns out perfect every time and is so convenient! Makes the process of making mo3ajanat so much less overwhelming.
This dough recipe turned out phenomenal
Definitely recommend you trying this recipe
I made manakesh and it came out beautifully
Thank you falasteenifoodie
Honestly the best quick dough ever. Soft and fluffy fatayer with it!!
This is the only dough recipe you will ever need in your life. after years of searching for the perfect dough recipe, I finally found one and I can’t thank you enough.
It’s truly a 10 min dough! Comes out fluffy & amazing everytime! Thank you for the recipe!
this is the softest dough ever. Definitely my go to!!!
So good. So soft.
What a great and easy recipe. Used it for spinach fatayir and pizza. So soft and versatile.
Tried it for mana2eesh today and it was the best & quickest breakfast I’ve made!
Do you add the 2 cups of warm milk or water, in ADDITION to the powdered milk dissolved in one cup of warm water?
Hi, You add the powdered milk with the dry ingredients. It’s only optional.
The total amount of liquid used is 2 cups. It can be just water or a mixture of water and milk. If you’re using milk, you can skip the powder.
was in a pinch to take something to brunch this morning. Made the zaatar buns with these!! It’s perfect
Hi. Does the recipe mean we have to use a total of 4 cups of milk if I replace the powder milk and water with liquid milk?
Hello, no not at all. In total there will only be 2 cups of liquid (water or milk) even if you decided to use the powder. Just add the powdered milk to the flour and proceed as mentioned.
This dough is excellent!. I do have a question: How do I store the rest of the unused dough?
I like to freeze them. I cut the dough into the desired ball size to be ready for next time. pop them on a sheet and freeze like that, and then place into ziplock bags once frozen.
Amazing! How can I store the unused dough?
This is my go to recipe when I want to make cheese and spinach fatayer! It’s quick and easy to put together for the family. I have also tried making this recipe for slider buns and it was amazing. It’s definitely a must try! 😊
I tried this dough recipe a week ago and omg it is perfect!! I’ve tried so many recipes and I’ve finally found the one! I didn’t have to change it at all and it came out exactly the way i wanted it to! I used it for fatyr 🤤🤩
I have made this recipe repeatedly for all kinds of things. It’s quick, easy and fool proof. It makes a delicious dough every time!
Amazing recipe and I’m so glad I found it!! I’ve stopped buying ready made puff pastry for the chicken/lamb pasties I make and freeze for school lunches and I’ve saved so much money . Cooks brilliantly from frozen and I don’t even bother looking at any other dough recipes, this is the only one for me and I’d give more than 5 stars if I could.
Amazing recipe! Used a couple of times to do manakeshi, sfihas and breads for breakfast. Super simple and easy to do, even for people who are not used to baking .
I love this recipe it’s so versatile I made pizza and spinach fatayer with it and even shared with my friend and she made cinnamon rolls, we both extremely love it.
I used this dough MashaAllah many times and it saves me so much time especially if I’m trying to rush and get my kids the mini pizzas that they love after school. Such a time saver and very easy to do. Also made spinach fatayer which were so good! Jazaku Allah Khair learned so much from you!
I tried this recipe for the first time last month and it has since become a regular! I never thought making perfect fluffy dough would be so simple. I made with half white half whole wheat flour and it turned out great. Highly recommend!
I tried this recipe for the first time last month and it has since become a regular! I never thought making perfect fluffy dough would be so simple. I made with half white half whole wheat flour and it turned out great. Highly recommend!
This is the easiest and most versatile dough recipe I have ever come across. With 4 kids and 4 lunches and breaskfast to make every morning I just love it. Can’t get enough of it!!!
This recipe is literally fail proof! The instructions were easy to follow and all my questions were answered. It taste AMAZING! Everyone in my family loved it and gave amazing compliments on the dough. You can truly use it for anything.
This is by far the best and easiest way to make a dough that works!
As a Bosnian that’s Married to Palestinian- I tried to make dishes for my husband since we married 35 years ago- mostly to bring him back home at least with food and at the dinner table. I learned Miluhije, Mansaf, Kufte, Maqloobe…. Almost all Arabic dishes, but I could never perfects the dough ones like fatair and pita breads… my mother in law taught me all with eye balling and I couldn’t succeed at all… well- it all changed the minute I found this recipe on IG… precise measurement for dough newbies… now I am teaching my girls the same…
Thank you! For Many more recipes to share with us!
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Love this recipe! Used milk instead if water because I don’t have access to powdered milk, absolutely lovely xx
Loved this easy and fast dough recipe that I can make and use it for any dough recipes. Thank you Falasteenifoodie!
Made cheese fatayer with it, loved how easy and quick it is!
If I want to make more than 5 cups f.ex. 10 cups of all purpose flour. Can I use the same receipe?
Hello, doubling the recipe exactly should work. If you want to be safe, do them in separate bowls.
Great soft dough. Had to convert to ml/grams and baked in the airfryer at bake mode! 15min cooking and had super yummy bread
The easiest and best dough for m3ajanat, pizza, rolls! My go-to dough recipe that works every time!
Made manakeesh with it, and its amazing!! Perfect and quick to put together!
This dough is amazing. Easy to make and wonderful every time.
I’ve made this multiple times… even had the dough frozen and remade! It was still perfect 🥰 💞
So easy and so so sooo delicious! I love your recipes and always get inspiration from your page!
I cannot wait to try this I have so many ideas on what to make. Thank you for making it so easy.
I made this dough many different times for pizza, cheese fatayer and spinach fatayer as well! I even made it for my mom and she loved it as well. It always comes out so fluffy and delicious! Thank you so much! This is the only way I make dough now.
I needed a quick dough recipe and remembered that I had this one saved on my IG posts. I made stuffed cheese buns topped with egg wash and sesame seeds. Dough was super easy to make! Thanks so much will definitely be a staple in my kitchen.
How do you make buns or pizza with this? I wasn’t sure what temperature to bake it and for how long
Pizza needs high temperature. Around 450-475. This dough recipes makes about 4.
Super easy to put together for my kids. And sp fluffy. Just added shredded cheese as I had to scramble. But will make again!
I use this recipe all the time fatayer, pizza, buns, etc. It’s so easy and quick. Always comes out fluffy and light. Amazing!
Made spinach fatayer using this recipe and it turned out so good
This is such a versatile bread dough recipe. I love it and thank you so much for sharing and always posting so many different ways to use it.
Do you use both the powdered milk and liquid milk in the dough? Or just the combination of powdered milk and two cups of water?
I use both whenever possible, if I dont, then i try using liquid milk over water.
Thank you! I used both and it came out beautifully. I have not liked the 10 minute doughs I have used in the past, but yours is a winner. I think it is the addition of liquid milk.
This is the best recipe to make soft, fluffy, bread for any use! It’s become my go to recipe since it’s so easy and quick to make (which is the best when you’ve got little babies in the kitchen)
So far I have made it multiple times for manakeesh, pizza, chicken sliders, cheese buns. You have to give it a try. Thank you so much for the recipe Fatimah!
i wa scarwd this wssnt gonna work but it worked better then the 3 hour dough recipes i usaully use anytime im making pizza or khaliat al nahl i use this recipe so good
This has become my go-to dough recipe! It is so soft and yummy. The whole family love it. Thank you!
This dough recipe is so easy and so yummy!
Such a yummy dough! And so convenient if you don’t want to spend hours on a dough! Highly recommend it!
Love the bread made 6 rolls instead of 4 on small batch, but you don’t seem to have mentioned anywhere that I can see, at what temperature small batch dough and ten minute dough should be cooked and how long for and where in the oven, near the bottom, top or in the middle. I baked at 240 on the shelf below the middle, but kept checking was a bit worried. I would appreciate to know what temperature you cook at.
It just depends on what you use it for. How thick you’re using the dough. Thats why i mention to refer to each recipe that you’d like to use it for:) generally, 450 works for my oven.
My absolute favorite and number one go to dough recipe!! It literally never fails. I tried many recipes a d they never worked, now I use this recipe and everyone loves it! I have used it for pizza, and other recipes as well! Thank you for the awesome recipe!
Are there any ideas for a gluten free option
gf flour and greek yogurt
Is the Greek yogurt in place of the warm milk? And have you experimented with how much to add? Thank you!
Hello! The question was about how to make a gluten free quick dough. Personally, Ive used 3 cups gluten free flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 cups yogurt and salt. Knead those together to get a malleable dough that doesnt need yeast. The 1-1 gluten free flour blend would not work in this recipe as it doesn’t work on yeasted recipes.
Easy and quick to make !! I used it for mnakeesh, cheese and meat fatayer all the time ❤️
This recipe is fantastic! Absolute game-changer. I can literally use it for ANYTHING. I use it for pizza, pastries, bread etc etc, easy, quick and amazing results each time.
Amazing recipe! i’ve always struggled with breads but tried this recipe twice and turned out perfectly ❤️
Very versatile recipe! It remains sooooo soft!!! Did flatbread, cheese rolls (like cinnamon rolls), plain buns stuffed with meat. I LOVE IT & so does my Family!
You always share the best recipes ❤️❤️
Very versatile and delicious!
Perfect for anything you can think of 😊
Fantastic recipe! Thanks for sharing
Love this dough it’s so versatile I use it in so many different ways and all the family love it. It’s such a great recipe thank you x
I use this recipe for everything! I first saw it on your stuffed bread recipe and now I make everything with it….rolls for Thanksgiving, Honeycomb, zaatar and manaeesh. My family loves how soft it is even after a few days and the house smells amazing when it.
This is my go to recipe. When the link in bio wasn’t working I had a mini panic attack, I thought I wouldn’t find the perfect recipe again, try it! You will be hooked. I’ve never baked more dough in my life since learning this recipe. Thank you for this recipe!!
Jazakallah Khair. Thank you for making my life easier. I found this recipe on Instagram when my whole feed was filled with posts about Gaza.. this is now my go to recipe for making pizza base. I barely have to knead this dough but it still comes out soooo soft and airy. I’m gonna try baking burger buns using this recipe and I’m confident that it’ll be great. More importantly, FREE PALESTINE!!!!!! IN OUR MILLIONS IN OUR BILLIONS WE ARE ALL PALESTINIANS!!
From the river to the sea <3
What temperature should I bake it on for just bread? 400?
what kind of bread? A loaf of bread doesnt work for this, those types of breads need specific measurements
Amazing recipe
Tried and tested time and time again
This year I have made a big batch ahead of Ramadan and frozen into multiple balls to pull out the freezer when needed.
Lovely light dough that I have used time and time again for filled sliders
Pizza dough
Naan bread
Love it !
Thank you for sharing.
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A simple, easy to follow recipe which yields excellent results. Tried it the first time when making your Khaliat al Nahl recipe. A week later I doubled the recipe and made another batch of the honeycomb bread, that’s how much my family and myself enjoyed it. Super soft and delicious. Look forward to using your recipe in place of my usual dough recipe for things like pizza, homemade rolls etc
The first time I used this recipe to make mo3ajanat everyone loved it so much and made me send them the recipe!
Tried this recipe a few times definitely the best one!
Hands down, the best dough recipe out there. This is super versatile and enough for a family. I have shared it so many times. Thank you!
I’ve always loved fatayer but never made them especially in the morning because it takes too long to prepare the dough! BUT NOW I FOUND THIS SUPER FAST DOUGH RECIPE AND I AM ADDICTED! Super fast and so easy to work with and shape the dough the way you want it!!!!!! Highly recommend!!
My absolute favorite and go to dough recipe for manakesh and all things yummy. I used to be intimidated by dough/making bread but this recipe was perfect for beginners.
My favorite dough to surprise guests! Every time its a hit, no matter what i make of it. Love it
This is my go to dough recipe! I use it to make everything from pizza to cinnamon buns, so soft and so versatile, genuinely such an amazing easy recipe.
I love this dough recipe. Its been my go to for a while now. Its so good!
I really never thought I would be able to make homemade dough. My mother in law who makes everything from scratch was so impressed, since it was her first time trying the bread. Thank you for the easy peasy recipe!
Ever since I found this recipe and made it, it has been the top dough recipe for me and every time I make it, theres always someone asking for the recipe. Whether ur making Musakhan, pizza, fatayir, and even plain bread.. Turns out great and I absolutely love it!
Made this and saved it to my notes app! I used this recipe for homemade burger buns. So good, will be trying it for Fatayir next!
This dough is amazing. I have been looking for a multi purpose dough. I was hesitant at first to try this but I’m glad I did. I made stuffed dates out of this and it turned out amazing.
Can I substitute vegetable oil for avocado oil?
yes!
This dough came together so easily and was so fluffy and soft. I used it to make manaeesh, fatayer and pizza.
Hi is the amount of yeast correct. 1 tbs. For small batch it’s 3/4 tbs. Was just wondering if the ratio is right. Going to try for the first time
1 tablespoon of yeast for this batch is correct.
Cannot recommend this recipe enough! I’ve been using it since I was in college, I love to use it to make big batches of vegan spinach rolls that I can take to work. The rolls stay perfectly soft, so I don’t mind microwaving them at work because they won’t end up tough or chewy. They hold filling very well too, I sometimes cook up some beyond beef + tomato sauce and make easy little contained sliders with it.
But it’s so versatile, I make cinnamon rolls with it too! The most delicious base dough that I’ve ever made. Incredible recipe.