Method
Preheat an oven to 200° C gas mark 7. Take the prepared dough and sprinkle lightly with parmesan cheese and cracked pepper. Fold the dough onto its self and then divide into small balls, about half the size of a pin pong ball. Place onto a floured baking tray. Allow to rest for 15 minutes. Meanwhile peel and crush the garlic. Chop the parsley. Melt the butter in a pan over a low heat. Add the garlic and a little sea salt. Cook until the garlic is softened but not coloured. Add the parsley. Brush over the dough balls and place in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes until golden. Brush again with the garlic butter, dust with parmesan cheese and serve as required. May also be flavoured with fresh herbs or chillies.
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