Garlic dough balls
Makes: 12
Prep time: 20 minsTotal time: 
Recipe photograph by Toby Scott
Garlic dough balls
Recipe by Jane Ashley
This easy recipe from blogger Jane Ashley makes 12 delicious dough balls, so is perfect for adding to a family tea
Makes: 12
Prep time: 20 minsTotal time: 
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Nutritional information (per serving)
Calories
99Kcal
Fat
3gr
Saturates
1gr
Carbs
16gr
Fibre
1gr
Protein
3gr
Salt
0.2gr
Jane Ashley
Jane Ashley persuaded her family to eat on a strict weekly budget, then turned her recipes into the popular Eat Not Spend blog. She now has a book out called Home Economic - how to eat like a king on a budget.
Jane Ashley
Jane Ashley persuaded her family to eat on a strict weekly budget, then turned her recipes into the popular Eat Not Spend blog. She now has a book out called Home Economic - how to eat like a king on a budget.
Ingredients
For the dough balls
- 250g strong white bread flour
- 1 tsp caster or granulated sugar
- 1⁄2 tsp fast action dried yeast
- 1 tsp soft butter
For the garlic butter
- 1 tbsp soft butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley, or 1 tsp dried parsley
Step by step
- Put the flour and 1⁄2 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl, stir in the sugar and yeast, then rub in the butter. Add enough tepid water to form a soft, slightly sticky dough – you’ll need about 150ml. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and springy.
- Divide into 12 small pieces, roll them into balls, then place on a baking tray with space around them. Cover with clingfilm and leave in a warm place for 40-50 minutes, or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 230°C, fan 210°C, gas 8. Bake the dough balls for 10 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas 6 and cook for a further 10 minutes, or until risen, golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Mix the soft butter and olive oil together, and mash in the garlic and parsley. Serve the warm dough balls with the garlic mixture brushed over them.
