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Soft and Fluffy Homemade Dough Balls Recipe

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These soft and fluffy Dough Balls are perfect as a side or snack, made with bread flour, yeast, butter, and milk. They are easy to prepare using a mixer, allowed to prove twice for a light texture, then baked to golden perfection and brushed with melted butter for extra flavor.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 30 dough balls

Ingredients

Dough Balls:

  • 500 g (4 cup + 1 tbsp) strong white bread flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 25 g (3 tbsp) caster sugar
  • 10 g (3 tsp) instant yeast
  • 30 g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter softened
  • 330 ml (1 1/2 cups) warm (but not hot) milk
  • 1 tbsp oil

Also:

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: Place the flour in a food mixer bowl fitted with a dough hook. Add the salt and sugar on one side of the bowl and the instant yeast on the opposite side to prevent direct contact between salt and yeast.
  2. Add Butter and Milk: Add the softened butter and warm milk to the bowl. Turn the mixer on medium speed to combine the ingredients, then let it knead the dough for 7-8 minutes until it becomes soft and smooth, though initially sticky.
  3. First Prove: Lightly oil the inside of a large bowl and transfer the dough into it. Cover with clingfilm and place in a warm area to prove for about 1 hour or until the dough doubles in size.
  4. Knock Back Dough: Turn the risen dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently fold it onto itself repeatedly to knock out the air.
  5. Shape Dough Balls: Divide the dough into approximately 30 equal pieces, each weighing around 30 grams. Roll each piece into a neat ball and arrange them spaced apart in a large ovenproof dish.
  6. Second Prove: Cover the dish with clingfilm and leave the dough balls to prove for another 30-40 minutes until puffed.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) fan-assisted.
  8. Bake Dough Balls: Remove clingfilm and bake the dough balls in the oven for 20-25 minutes until they turn golden brown.
  9. Brush with Butter: Take the dough balls out of the oven and while still hot, brush them generously with melted unsalted butter.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the dough balls to cool for about 10 minutes before serving to enjoy their fluffy texture.

Notes

  • Can I make dough balls ahead? These are best served fresh and warm straight from the oven, but they stay soft and fresh for 1-2 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/soft-and-fluffy-homemade-dough-balls-recipe/