Quick Yeast Recipes for Panasonic Convection Oven

1. Quick Dinner Rolls

• Ingredients: All-purpose flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, milk, butter.
• Steps:Mix 2 cups flour, 1 tsp yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup warm milk, and 2 tbsp melted butter to make a soft dough.
  Let the dough rest for 20-30 minutes until it doubles.
  Shape into rolls and bake on Convection mode at 180°C for 15-20 minutes.
  
• Total Time: 1 hour (including proofing).

2. Instant Pizza Dough

• Ingredients: All-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, salt, water, olive oil.
• Steps:Combine 1 cup flour, 1 tsp yeast, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/3 cup warm water to form a dough.
  Rest for 15 minutes. Roll out, add toppings, and bake at 200°C in Convection mode for 12-15 minutes.
  
• Total Time: 30-40 minutes.

3. Yeast Pancakes (Russian Oladki)

• Ingredients: Flour, yeast, sugar, milk, egg (optional).
• Steps:Mix 1 cup flour, 1 tsp yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 cup warm milk. Let the batter rest for 20 minutes.
  Spoon batter onto a preheated flat tray or pan, and cook using Convection + Grill mode for 2-3 minutes per side.
  
• Total Time: 30 minutes.

4. Garlic Knots

• Ingredients: Dough (flour, yeast, salt, sugar, warm water), garlic butter.
• Steps:Make a soft dough and rest for 20 minutes.
  Shape into knots, brush with garlic butter, and bake at 200°C on Convection mode for 12-15 minutes.
  
• Total Time: 40 minutes.

5. Focaccia Bread

• Ingredients: All-purpose flour, yeast, olive oil, rosemary, salt.
• Steps:Mix 2 cups flour, 1 tsp yeast, 1 tsp salt, 1 tbsp sugar, and warm water. Knead to form a dough.
  Rest for 30 minutes, spread in a greased pan, add olive oil, rosemary, and salt on top.
  Bake at 200°C in Convection mode for 15-20 minutes.
  
• Total Time: 1 hour.

6. Steamed Yeast Buns (Bao)

• Ingredients: All-purpose flour, yeast, sugar, milk, oil.
• Steps:Prepare dough with 2 cups flour, 1 tsp yeast, 1 tbsp sugar, and 1/2 cup milk. Rest for 20 minutes.
  Shape into buns and place in a microwave-safe steamer.
  Steam in Microwave mode (High) for 6-8 minutes.
  
• Total Time: 40 minutes.

7. Cinnamon Rolls

• Ingredients: Dough (flour, yeast, sugar, butter, milk), cinnamon, sugar.
• Steps:Prepare dough and rest for 20 minutes.
  Roll out, spread with butter, cinnamon, and sugar, then roll up and cut into slices.
  Bake at 180°C in Convection mode for 15-20 minutes.
  
• Total Time: 1 hour.

Tips for Yeast-Based Recipes:

• Use Warm Liquids: Always use warm (not hot) water or milk to activate the yeast.
• Fast-Acting Yeast: Choose instant yeast for quicker results.
• Proofing Shortcut: Use the Fermentation mode (if available) in your oven to speed up proofing.

Enjoy these delicious and quick yeast-based treats! 😊