RECIPE
Becky Excell
Cheesy Garlic Dough Ball Wreath with Baked Camembert
Here ’ s the festive tear-and-share treat gluten-free folks often miss ! It ’ s a perfect buffet centrepiece and a quick bread that requires no proving . Just prep the night before , chill , and bake when ready .
SERVES 5-6
INGREDIENTS :
• 1garlic-infused oil
• 350g gluten-free self-raising flour
• 365g Greek yoghurt
• 1 tbsp dried oregano
• 75g extra mature cheddar or parmesan , grated , plus extra for sprinkling
• 250g camembert in a wooden case
• handful of fresh parsley , finely chopped
• 2 tbsp cranberry sauce
AS SEEN ON Christmas Kitchen
1 Heat the oven to 220 ° C / 200 ° C fan / gas 7 and prepare a 30cm ovenproof frying pan or skillet by lightly oiling it with garlic-infused oil . 2 In a large mixing bowl , combine the flour , yoghurt , oregano , grated cheese , and a pinch of salt . Start by mixing well with a spatula ; once it resembles chunky breadcrumbs , use your hands to form it into a large dough ball . Split the dough in half . 3 Take one dough half and roll it into a long sausage shape , about 2½cm thick , on a lightly floured sheet of baking parchment . Use a sharp knife to chop it into 13-14 small squares of dough , then roll each square in your palms until smooth . Repeat with the other half of the dough . 4 Place the camembert in the centre of the pan ( removing the lid and packaging so only the wooden base remains ), and arrange the dough balls around the edge . Brush the dough balls with garlic-infused oil and sprinkle with a bit of extra cheese – as much as you prefer . 5 Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the dough balls are golden on top , then cover with foil and bake for a further 5-10 minutes . Timing may vary slightly depending on the size of your dough balls ; test with a skewer – if it comes out clean , they ’ re done . 6 To finish , brush with a little more garlic-infused oil and scatter over the parsley . Dollop the cranberry sauce on top of the camembert before serving . This dish is best enjoyed warm .
Recipe credit : Gluten Free Christmas by Becky Excell goodfoodshow . com 31