Vegan Sweet Yeast Dough

Instructions

1. Welcome to the world of vegan viennoiserie! This dough is your gateway to creating those heavenly, flaky pastries you've been dreaming of. Let's get started on this delicious journey!
2. First, let's talk about our star ingredient: 00 flour. This finely milled flour is perfect for creating that delicate, tender texture we're after in our pastries. If you can't find 00 flour, a good quality all-purpose flour will work too.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the 00 flour, yeast, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Give it a good whisk to ensure even distribution of all those sweet elements.
4. Now let's prepare our coconut oil. We want it to be at a consistency similar to softened butter – not melted, but easily spreadable. If it's too hard, give it a few seconds in the microwave.
5. In a small bowl, warm the oat milk until it's lukewarm (about 110°F or 43°C). It should feel warm to the touch but not hot. Make a little well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the oat milk and coconut oil.
6. If you're using a stand mixer, attach the dough hook and mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together. If you're mixing by hand, use a wooden spoon or your hands to combine the ingredients.
7. Once the dough has come together, it's time to knead. If you're using a mixer, let it run on medium-low speed for about 5-7 minutes. If you're kneading by hand, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes. The dough should become smooth and elastic.
8. The dough might be a bit sticky at first, but resist the urge to add too much extra flour. A slightly tacky dough will give you a more tender pastry in the end.
9. Once your dough is kneaded, shape it into a ball and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 45minutes, or until it's doubled in size.
10. Whether you're making croissants, Danish pastries, or any other layered treat, this dough will serve as an excellent base. Happy baking, and enjoy your homemade vegan pastries!