Is there anything yummier than fresh dough balls out the over with warm garlic to dip? Whether you want to create garlic dough balls, or even cheese dough balls – this recipe will soon be your go to for fluffy dough balls that are a real crowd pleaser.
Made with Allinson’s Olive Oil Dough, our quick dough balls disappear in a flash, and make a great starter for our Deep Pan Pizza – which is also made with Olive Oil dough.
Once you bring Pizza Express copycat dough balls to your kitchen – you’ll never go back! If you're a fan of this recipe try out our deep pan pizza!
9 ingredients6 steps
Vegetarian
Method
Step 1
MIX
Mix the flour, yeast, sugar and salt in a big bowl. Mix the water and oil together, then stir in with a cutlery knife.
Step 2
KNEAD
Tip onto a lightly flour dusted surface and knead for 10 minutes (or use the dough hook attachment on your mixer).
Step 3
RISE
Lightly grease the mixing bowl with some oil. Put the dough back in, cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and leave to rise until doubled in size – about 1 hour depending on how warm your kitchen is.
Step 4
SHAPE
Knock back the dough by gently kneading just 5 times to get the air out. Cut into 40 pieces (weigh out if you like), shape into balls and sit slightly spaced apart on lightly floured baking sheets.
Step 5
PROVE
Cover the dough again with clean tea towels and leave to prove until doubled in size again. Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan, gas mark 6). Meanwhile mash together the butter, garlic and herbs with some seasoning.
Step 6
BAKE Bake for 5-8 minutes, until golden and when you tap the bottoms of the dough balls they sound hollow. Cool for 10 minutes, then eat with the garlic butter.
