Perfect Garlic Knots
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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rising time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
16 garlic knots
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Calories
182 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Perfect Garlic Knots
Description
This recipe uses either homemade risen pizza dough or store-bought dough brought to room temperature. The dough is divided into small pieces, rolled into 6-inch ropes, and knotted loosely before being placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet. The knots are brushed with olive oil, baked at 400°F until puffed and golden, then coated with a mixture of melted butter, finely minced garlic, and salt.
The garlic butter soak adds a rich, aromatic flavor that soaks into the soft crumb while the outside remains slightly crisp from baking. Fresh parsley is sprinkled on top for a mild herbal note. Parmesan cheese and additional coarse salt can be added as garnishes to deepen the flavor and offer a salty finish. These garlic knots work well as an appetizer or side for Italian dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough recipe here, homemade, risen and punched down, or store bought
- olive oil for brushing
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 6 garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed
- 1 tsp salt coarse
- 2 Tbsp parsley finely minced
garnishes
- Parmesan Cheese
- salt coarse, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F
- You can use homemade pizza dough (my recipe is insanely easy, so go for it!) or use a readymade dough from the store. You'll need 1 lb of pizza dough that's been risen once and punched down. Store bought dough is ready to use, but you'll want to leave it out on the counter to come to room temp before using.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and cut the ball of dough into 4 equal parts using a bench scraper or knife.
- Divide each quarter into 4 more equal parts, so you’ll have 16 total. I like to keep my dough covered in plastic when not working on it so it doesn’t dry out.
- Roll each piece out into a rope about 6 inches long. I love the old Italian trick of lightly oiling my surface which helps the dough stretch easier.
- The dough is very flexible, so stretch it as needed to form a single knot. Don’t worry about being super precise. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil.
- Cover loosely with plastic and let the rolls rise for an hour in a warm spot. The plastic keeps the rolls from drying out, so make sure you use it. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400F.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden.
- While the knots are baking, melt the butter, garlic, and salt in a small saucepan and simmer briefly to combine. Turn off the heat and add the parsley.
- Brush knots liberally with garlic butter immediately after they come out of the oven, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and a little coarse salt, if using.
- Go ahead and dig in, you deserve it!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16garlic knots
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 262mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 34mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 178IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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