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Vegan Garlic Dough Balls

Vegan Garlic Dough Balls That Everyone Will Crave

These Vegan Garlic Dough Balls are a soft, fluffy appetizer that everyone will crave, perfect for gatherings and family movie nights.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 29 dough balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 500 g white bread flour Provides structure and fluffiness
  • 2 tsp instant yeast Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 tsp salt Enhances flavor and aids yeast activation
  • 1 tsp sugar Feeds the yeast for rise
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Adds moisture and flavor
  • 250 ml unsweetened non-dairy milk Soy recommended
  • 100 ml water Lukewarm for yeast activation
For the Cheesy Cashew Dip
  • 1 cup raw cashews Base for a creamy cheese dip
  • 1-2 cloves garlic Adjust according to taste
  • 2 tbsp tapioca starch Thickens the cheese dip
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Delivers cheesy flavor
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar Adds tanginess
For the Garlic Butter
  • 1/4 cup vegan butter For brushing
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic Crushed for flavor
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley Chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano For herbal note

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Blender
  • ramekin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine white bread flour, instant yeast, salt, and sugar. Mix in olive oil, then gradually pour in lukewarm non-dairy milk and water. Knead for 5–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  3. Punch down the risen dough and knead briefly. Divide into about 29 pieces and shape into uniform balls.
  4. Place dough balls around a greased ramekin on a lined baking sheet, cover with a cloth, and allow to rise for 30-40 minutes.
  5. Melt vegan butter in a saucepan, add crushed garlic, parsley, and oregano. Let it infuse for a few minutes.
  6. Blend soaked cashews, garlic, tapioca starch, nutritional yeast, cider vinegar, and salt with water until smooth. Heat gently in a saucepan until thickened.
  7. Preheat oven to 210°C (425°F). Pour cheese dip into the ramekin, brush dough balls with garlic butter, and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Brush baked dough balls with remaining garlic butter and serve warm with the cheesy cashew dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1dough ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These dough balls are best served warm and can be stored in an airtight container. Reheat before serving to restore texture.

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