Looking for easy dinner ideas that won’t take hours or drain your wallet? This Bread is quick to make, full of flavor, and perfect for weeknights. A smart way to save money on food while still eating something delicious.
How to do it
This Bread is one of the best budget meals you can make at home. Simple, fast, and made with ingredients you already have — ideal for beginners or anyone planning affordable family dinners. Let’s cook smarter, not harder.
Ingredients for the Dough:
- 45 g fresh yeast (or 2 sachets of instant dry yeast – about 20 g total)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ cups warm milk
- ½ medium onion (use a full onion for a stronger flavour)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped (or garlic paste to taste)
- About 5 cups cake flour (add gradually until dough stops sticking to your hands)
For the Garlic Herb Topping:
- 3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
- Garlic paste or finely crushed garlic, to taste
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Activate the yeast:
In a small bowl, dissolve the fresh yeast with the sugar. Let it rest for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
Blend the base:
Blend the warm milk and onion until smooth. If you want a stronger onion flavour, use the whole onion.
Prepare the dough:
In a large bowl, mix the milk-onion blend, the dissolved yeast mixture, olive oil, butter/margarine, salt, and garlic. Gradually add the flour until a slightly sticky dough forms.
Shape the rolls:
Form small rolls and place them on a greased or lined baking tray. Leave space between them. Cover with a clean cloth and let them rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 40 minutes to 1 hour).
Bake:
Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Add the topping:
Mix all the topping ingredients. Once the rolls are almost done baking, brush the garlic herb butter generously on top and return them to the oven for 5–10 minutes to soak in the flavour and lightly gratinate.
Serve warm for maximum deliciousness – perfect for Sunday lunch, family gatherings, or even a snack with cheese and biltong.
