Description
Craving that perfect balance of soft, buttery, and garlicky goodness? These Homemade Garlic Knots are the ultimate quick bread side dish. Ideal for easy dinner ideas or cozy weekend snacks, they bring the pizzeria home with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for a quick appetizer, a bread option for pasta night, or new food ideas to wow your guests, this easy recipe guarantees golden, fluffy knots brushed in garlic-parsley butter that melt in your mouth. Perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to potluck parties, these garlic knots are a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Pinch of salt
Warm marinara sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl or stand mixer, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.
2. Add olive oil, salt, and 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix until dough forms, adding more flour as needed.
3. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
5. Punch down dough and divide into 12 pieces. Roll each into an 8-inch rope and tie into a knot.
6. Place knots on lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 20–30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Bake knots 12–15 minutes until golden.
8. Melt butter and stir in garlic, parsley, salt, and parmesan.
9. Brush warm knots with garlic butter immediately after baking.
10. Serve with warm marinara, if desired.
Notes
Let the dough fully rise during both proofing stages for maximum fluffiness.
Brush the garlic butter while knots are warm so they absorb all the flavor.
Don’t skip the parmesan—it elevates the flavor even further!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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