Description
Dough Balls with Garlic Butter are soft, fluffy bread bites brushed with a rich and aromatic garlic butter. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or snack for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dough Balls:
- 260 g (2 cups) strong white bread flour
- 7 g (1 packet) rapid rise yeast
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 120 ml (½ cup) slightly warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for greasing
- Garlic Butter:
- 115 g (½ cup) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water and let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and garlic powder. Add yeast mixture and olive oil.
- Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish or sheet with olive oil.
- Punch down the risen dough and divide into small balls (about 1-2 inches in diameter). Place them in the prepared dish, leaving a small gap between each ball.
- Prepare garlic butter: In a small saucepan or microwave, melt butter. Stir in minced garlic, parsley, garlic powder, sea salt, and olive oil until combined.
- Brush half of the garlic butter over the dough balls before baking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and brush with remaining garlic butter. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure water is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little parmesan cheese on top before baking.
- Leftover dough balls can be reheated in the oven or air fryer.
- Use fresh garlic for a stronger, more aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dough balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg