The Best Garlic Knots
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
13 mins
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Additional Time
40 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 13 mins
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Servings
12 knots
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Course
Bread
The Best Garlic Knots
Description
The dough is a blend of bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, garlic powder, warm water, olive oil, and all-purpose flour to achieve a soft yet elastic consistency. After an initial rest, the dough is divided into small pieces rolled into ropes, knotted, and allowed to rise in a warm space.
The garlic butter topping is made by melting salted butter and stirring in minced fresh garlic along with dried parsley, basil, oregano, and optionally crushed red pepper flakes for a mild hint of heat. Once baked in a 400°F oven, the warm knots are brushed with this garlic butter, imparting rich aroma and flavor. They can be garnished with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley if preferred.
These garlic knots serve well as warm starters or side breads alongside Italian dishes and can be made using homemade or pre-made pizza dough, with instructions provided to adjust for pre-made dough.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup bread flour
- 1 instant yeast 2 ¼ teaspoons, envelope
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅔ cup water about 110°F, warm
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ to 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
For the garlic butter:
- 6 tablespoons butter salted
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced or grated, fresh
- ¼ teaspoon parsley dried
- ¼ teaspoon basil dried
- ¼ teaspoon oregano dried
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
For finishing:
- Parmesan Cheese optional, grated
- parsley optional, fresh, minced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
To make the dough:
- Combine bread flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Add very warm water and oil; mix until well blended, about 1 minute.
- Gradually add enough of the all-purpose flour to make a soft dough. Dough should form a ball but will be slightly shaggy. Knead on a well-floured surface, adding additional flour if necessary, until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
- Cover dough with a clean kitchen towel and let rest for 10 minutes.
To make the garlic knots:
- While the dough is resting, melt the butter. Stir in the garlic and seasonings; let the butter infuse while you continue working on the knots.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 7-8 inches long. Gently tie the rope into a knot and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Repeat with all dough pieces.
- Cover the pan loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm, draft-free place for about 30 minutes, or until the knots have doubled in size.
- Gently brush the knots with just over half of the garlic butter (re-warm the butter if necessary to melt it again).
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Immediately brush with the remaining garlic butter (again, re-warm if necessary). If desired, sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Pre-made pizza dough can be used as a time-saving substitute; bring it to room temperature before shaping knots.
- For a stronger garlic flavor when using pre-made dough, consider adding an extra clove of minced garlic to the garlic butter.
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Overall Rating
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