Description
Deliciously soft and flavorful garlic knots, perfect for serving warm as a side dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (about 110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt (for garlic butter topping)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast – in a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5–10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This is how you know the yeast is alive and ready to work.
- Make the dough – add flour, salt, and olive oil to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form. Transfer it to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8–10 minutes. The dough should become smooth and elastic. If it feels sticky, sprinkle a little more flour, but not too much.
- Let it rise – place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the knots – divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long, then tie it into a simple knot, tucking the ends underneath. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Second rise – loosely cover and let the knots rest for another 20–30 minutes. They’ll puff up slightly.
- Bake – preheat your oven to 400°F. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Prepare the garlic butter – while the knots bake, mix melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt.
- Brush and serve – as soon as the knots come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture. The warmth helps them absorb all that flavor.
Notes
- Homemade Garlic Knots are best served warm for the best texture and taste.
- Kneading by hand connects you to the process in a way that feels old-fashioned and comforting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg