A good dough bowl was a family heirloom, handed down from mother to daughter and often kept for generations. The yeasty smell of rising dough was a cherished memory for many of that generation.

A few pantry staples and 10 minutes later, I had a bowl of rich, buttery dough that hit all the right nostalgic notes. Now it’s my go-to treat when I want something easy and satisfying.

Knead until dough is smooth and shiny, 5 to 7 minutes. If dough is very sticky, knead in additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Transfer dough to a large bowl brushed with oil.

Place the dough in the bowl, cover and let rest for 1 hour. Remove the dough from the bowl to the work surface and press down slightly. Fold the top edge down towards the center, ...

Knead with dough hook on medium-low speed until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Cover bowl with a cloth bowl cover or kitchen towel and let rest at least 30 minutes. Step 2 ...