Basic Dough #1 for Taiwanese Bread Items (溫水麵糰)

For this first basic dough recipe, we will be using 150-165 °F water.  The dough should end up being softer and more chewy.


Ingredients
5 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups water


Directions
1) Combine sugar and salt into flour.  
2) Heat up and measure out hot water in measuring cup.  
3) Pour hot water into flour mixture and use a wooden spoon to mix for 3 minutes until a ball of dough is formed.  
4) Cover dough with a clean wet towel or plastic wrap and place in a cool area for 20 minutes.