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Perfect 1-Hour Garlic Knots

Quick Garlic Knots Recipe - Soft, buttery, and bursting with garlic flavor, these homemade garlic knots are the ultimate crowd-pleaser! Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, a side dish for your favorite pasta, or just a snack to satisfy your carb cravings, these golden, pillowy knots never disappoint.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 large knots
Calories: 436 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 5  cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk scalded
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter divided
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dry active yeast
  • 3 teaspoons sea salt divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning herb blend
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Place the milk in a small sauce pan over high heat and bring to a boil. (You could also microwave the milk for 2-3 minutes to boil.) Pour the milk in the bowl of an electric mixer, then add 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter to the hot milk and stir until it melts. Add the sugar, 1 cup flour, and 1/2 cup ice cold water to the mixing bowl. Stir and touch the mixture for temperature. It should now be just slightly above room temperature as to not kill the yeast. Stir in the yeast and let it foam for 5 minutes.
  2. Using the bread hook attachment, turn the mixer on low. Add 2 teaspoons salt, and the remaining 4 cups of flour. Turn the mixer up to medium-high and knead for 5 minutes. Then dump the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
  3. Stretch each piece of dough out to about 6-7 inches, then tie into a loose knot. Place the knots on the baking sheets four inches apart. Then brush them well with water, so they don't dry out, and place them in the low-temperature oven to rise for 20 minutes.
  4. Once the knots have expanded in the oven, remove them from the oven and raise the temperature to 375 degrees F. When the oven reaches 375, place the knots back in and bake for 15-20 minutes, until slightly golden.
  5. Meanwhile, melt the remaining 1 cup butter and season with minced garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Once the knots are out of the oven, dunk them in the garlic butter and turn to coat. Place them back on the baking sheets and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. (Mine have a little parsley on them as well.) Serve warm!

Notes

  • NOTE: If you have double ovens, you can set one to 180 degrees F and one to 375 degrees F, for an even faster transition.

Nutrition Information

Calories 436kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 629mg (26%) Potassium 102mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 770IU (15%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 2.5mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12large knots

Amount Per Serving

Calories 436

% Daily Value*

Calories 436kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 629mg 26%
Potassium 102mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 770IU 15%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 2.5mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.