Name: Garlic Knots Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: PT-492288H30M33S
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound pizza dough; 3 tablespoons butter (melted); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped); 1 teaspoon salt (sea salt or flaky preferred); 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)

Description

These Garlic Knots are soft, buttery, and bursting with garlicky flavor, perfect as a delicious appetizer or side. Made from simple pizza dough tied into knots, baked until golden brown, and brushed with a savory garlic-parsley butter, they are irresistible and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

1 pound pizza dough

Garlic Butter Topping

3 tablespoons butter (melted)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
1 teaspoon salt (sea salt or flaky preferred)
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the dough: On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about ½-inch thick to create an even base for shaping.
Slice strips: Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 1-inch wide strips ensuring uniform size for even baking.
Tie the knots: Gently tie each strip into a knot, tucking the ends underneath to create the classic garlic knot shape.
Arrange on baking sheet: Place the knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart to allow room for rising and expansion.
Let rise: Cover the knots with a kitchen towel and let them rise for 30 to 45 minutes until slightly puffy.
Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking.
Bake: Bake the knots in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until they turn golden brown on top.
Prepare garlic butter: While the knots bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in chopped parsley.
Brush garlic butter: Remove the baked knots from the oven and immediately brush them generously with the garlic-parsley butter mixture.
Add finishing touches: Optionally sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a pinch of sea salt. Serve the garlic knots warm for best flavor.

Notes

Allowing the dough to rise after shaping is key for soft and fluffy knots.
For extra garlic flavor, you can add a bit of garlic powder to the dough before rolling.
These knots pair wonderfully with marinara sauce or as a side to pasta dishes.
Parmesan cheese is optional but adds a lovely savory note and slight crispness.
Use fresh parsley for bright color and flavor; dried can be substituted if needed.