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Homemade Garlic Knots

Homemade Garlic Knots

Deliciously soft and flavorful Homemade Garlic Knots made with dough, garlic, and butter.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16 knots
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • dough hook
  • Pizza cutter
  • baking sheets

Ingredients
  

Homemade Dough

  • 1 cups warm water between 100–110°F, 38–43°C
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast Platinum Yeast from Red Star (1 standard packet)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled, plus more for hands and work surface

Topping

  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 3 garlic cloves garlic minced; or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional after baking
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional after baking

Instructions
 

Making the Dough

  • Whisk the warm water, yeast, and granulated sugar together in the bowl of your stand mixer or a large mixing bowl. Cover and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Add the olive oil (or butter), salt, garlic powder, and half of the flour. Beat for 15 seconds, then add the remaining flour. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes.
  • Knead the dough for an additional 5 full minutes, or knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 5 full minutes.
  • Lightly grease a large bowl and place the dough in it, turning to coat all sides in the oil. Cover with foil or a towel and allow to rise for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.

Shaping and Baking

  • Use floured hands to shape the dough into a 16×5-inch log. Slice into 16 1-inch strips, roll each into 8-inch ropes, and tie each into a knot.
  • Lightly cover the shaped knots and let them rest for at least 30-45 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F (204°).
  • Combine the melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt for the topping. Brush on the knots and reserve some for after baking.
  • Bake for about 20–23 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and brush with remaining garlic butter.
  • Serve plain or with marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

Dough can be frozen before baking. See additional notes for details on freezing and storing leftovers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1knotCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, Bread, Easy Recipes, garlic knots, Homemade Garlic Knots
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