Garlic Knots
This easy garlic knots recipe bakes up so soft & pillowy! Bathed in a flavorsome garlic and herb butter, they make a great app or side!
Servings: 32 garlic knots
Calories: 85kcal
Ingredients
For the Garlic Knot Dough:
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups warm water (approx. 105 degrees F)
- ¼ ounce dry active yeast (1 packet or about 2 teaspoons)
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour (approx., you may need more or less)
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- egg wash (1 egg beaten with a teaspoon or so of water)
For the Garlic Butter Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder (or 1 to 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced)
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup ground parmesan
Instructions
To Make the Garlic Knot Dough:
- Place the warm water and sugar in a large mixing bowl* and stir together to combine.
- Sprinkle the yeast on top and allow it to dissolve.
- When the mixture looks foamy (after approx. 5 to 10 minutes), stir in 2 cups of the flour until incorporated.
- Stir in the olive oil, garlic powder, and salt.
- While continuing to mix, add in more flour until the dough gathers itself into a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl cleanly. (You may need slightly more or less flour; use your judgement.)
- Knead the dough until it's smooth and elastic (min. 10 minutes).
- Divide the dough into 32 equal portions (approx. 1 ounce each).
- Roll each portion into a rope (approx. 8 inches long), then tie it into a knot and tucking the ends under the knot (see photos above).
- Place the knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet and cover lightly with greased plastic wrap.
- Allow the knots to rise to twice their original volume (approx. 1 ½ hours).
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and brush the knots lightly with egg wash.
- Bake the knots until puffy and golden brown (approx. 15 to 25 minutes).
- Toss the knots in the garlic butter topping.
To Make the Garlic Butter Topping:
- Stir the melted butter, garlic powder, salt, basil, oregano, and red pepper together in a large bowl until combined.
- Toss the baked knots in the mixture to coat.
- Sprinkle the garlic knots with ground parmesan and serve.
Notes
*This recipe can be made with a mixer OR by hand.
Nutrition
Serving: 1garlic knot | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 23mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 0.005mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg