Soft and Chewy Dough Balls
Soft and Chewy Dough Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining the perfect texture with a burst of buttery garlic flavor. Made from scratch with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, yeast, and olive oil, these tender bites are thoughtfully brushed with melted butter infused with garlic powder and fresh parsley for a mouthwatering finish. Ideal as a warm, pillowy side dish or a shareable appetizer, this recipe brings bakery-quality dough balls straight to your kitchen in under an hour of hands-on effort. Whether paired with soups, salads, or your favorite dipping sauce, these golden-brown delights are sure to elevate any meal with their irresistible charm. Perfect for snacks, parties, or family dinners, Soft and Chewy Dough Balls are a surefire hit for all ages!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams All-purpose flour
- 7 grams Active dry yeast
- 10 grams Sugar
- 10 grams Salt
- 300 milliliters Warm water
- 30 milliliters Olive oil
- 50 grams Butter (melted)
- 5 grams Garlic powder
- 10 grams Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let the mixture sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
Add the all-purpose flour and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until a rough ball forms.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Punch down the risen dough to release the air and divide it into 24 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball.
Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one. Cover them with a kitchen towel and let rise for another 20 minutes.
Bake the dough balls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
While the dough balls are baking, combine the melted butter, garlic powder, and chopped parsley in a small bowl.
Once baked, remove the dough balls from the oven and immediately brush them with the garlic and parsley butter.
Serve warm as a delightful side or with your favorite dip.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2516 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.3 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 109 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 3958 mg | 172% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.5 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.9 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 822 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
