Made with everyday ingredients, easily prepared, and oh so satisfying. The Garlic Knots are perfect for breakfast or snacks. The cute knots are crusty on the outside and chewy within. They are super tempting so be prepared for that.
The steps and methods used to prepare this tasty treat are pretty much easy but takes time. Preparing the ingredients takes 30 minutes and cooking takes up to 20 minutes. However, allowing the dough to rise takes up 90 minutes which is the lengthiest if you chose to make the dough from scratch.
The cute, golden brown garlic knots are a favorite to many and will be one of the many recipes you will love. It is that good and the ingredients are easy to source. What can top a beautiful new way of having a tasty treat at any time of day? I say Garlic Knots.
How to Serve
These tasty knots are great if eaten alone but are even better when dipped in your favorite sauce. They are best served warm or at room temperature paired with a cool beverage of your choice. It goes well with just about anything.
Serving Amount
Our garlic knots recipe yields 16 large servings which is the ideal amount for family breakfast or supper. These are great treats for snacks at a small party or memorable event, but I would suggest making another batch or two because these knots are irresistible.
Equipment Needed
Mixer – use a hand or stand mixer to combine the ingredients.
Bowl – use a large bowl to let the dough rise in.
Knife – you will need a knife to slice the dough into pieces.
Baking sheet – used to bake the knots.
Plastic wraps – used to cover the bowl and baking sheet before baking.
Main Ingredients Used
Garlic – use 6 minced cloves of garlic for this recipe.
Flour – For this recipe, use bread flour or all-purpose flour, whichever is available.
Yeast – use active dry yeast.
Substitutes
Olive Oil – use an equal amount of canola or vegetable oil to replace this ingredient.
Garlic salt – if you do not have garlic salt on hand, you can add salt to garlic powder and use it.
Ingredients Used:
• Flour – combined with sugar, yeast, and salt to make the dough.
• Sugar – adds flavor to the dough.
• Yeast – acts as the raising agent.
• Salt – enhances the flavor of the knots.
• Oil – added to the warm water to combine with flour mixture.
• Butter – melted to combine with garlic.
• Garlic – adds flavor to the coating.
• Parsley – minced and combined with garlic salt.
• Garlic Salt – enhances the flavor of the coating.
• Parmesan cheese – sprinkled on the knots after baking.
Instructions:
1. Add the sugar, bread flour, salt, and yeast to the bowl of the mixer and whisk to combine. Put the mixer on low speed and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and warm water, beat until a dough forms. Ensure the dough is not too dry or sticky.
2. Use the remaining olive oil to grease a large bowl and add the dough. Cover the bowl using plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise in a warm area for 90 minutes.
3. Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and divide it in half. Put each dough on a plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes. Dust the top of each dough with flour lightly and use a knife to slice each into quarters. Press each quarter into a rectangle and slice them in halves again.
4. Use flour to dust each piece and roll them into balls. Roll each ball into long ropes then tie them into knots. Place them on a prepared baking sheet and cover them loosely with plastic wrap and set them aside for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. After 30 minutes of resting, remove the plastic wrap and place the knots in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes until they are golden brown.
6. To make the coating, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and add the garlic to simmer for 2 minutes. Add the parsley and garlic salt and continue to stir until well combined. Brush the knots and sprinkle with cheese.
Set the knots aside to rise
After tying the dough into knots, you must allow it to sit for 30 minutes to rise. This will give the knots a puffy look which is what you want to achieve instead of flat garlic knots. Still tasty though, but the appearance is key.
Making The Dough.
If you choose to purchase the pizza dough instead of making it from scratch you can do so. There is no difference between the two except that making it from scratch takes a little more time. Be sure to use a 14 oz. package of pizza dough.
How to Store
If you have leftover garlic knots, wrap them tightly in foil and freeze them. Refrigerating is not recommended as this affects the taste and texture of the knots. If you will need them sooner, store them at room temperature.
Let’s just say that these knots are hard to get out of once you indulge in them. So tasty, soft, and wonderful on the taste buds. They are perfect at any time of day and suitable for any occasion. Tied knots baked to perfection and coated with melted butter, garlic and parsley. One word, yum!
Garlic Knots
Knot tied doughs baked to perfection and coated with melted butter, garlic and parsley.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 3 3/4 cups bread flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- Active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
For the Coating:
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley (minced)
- 1 1/2 cup garlic salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Add the sugar, bread flour, salt, and yeast to the bowl of the mixer and whisk to combine. Put the mixer on low speed and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and warm water, beat until a dough forms. Ensure the dough is not too dry or sticky.
- Use the remaining olive oil to grease a large bowl and add the dough. Cover the bowl using plastic wrap and allow the dough to rise in a warm area for 90 minutes.
- Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and divide it in half. Put each dough on a plastic wrap and let them rest for 10 minutes. Dust the top of each dough with flour lightly and use a knife to slice each into quarters. Press each quarter into a rectangle and slice them in halves again.
- Use flour to dust each piece and roll them into balls. Roll each ball into long ropes then tie them into knots. Place them on a prepared baking sheet and cover them loosely with plastic wrap and set them aside for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. After 30 minutes of resting, remove the plastic wrap and place the knots in the oven. Bake for 20 minutes until they are golden brown in color.
- To make the coating, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat and add the garlic to simmer for 2 minutes. Add the parsley and garlic salt and continue to stir until well combined. Brush the knots and sprinkle with cheese.
