Description
These Easy Homemade Garlic Knots are soft, garlicky, and utterly addictive, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy them warm, tossed in a fragrant garlic butter mixture that elevates their flavor to irresistible heights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of store-bought pizza dough
- 6–8 cloves of fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley, finely chopped
- A pinch of fine sea salt or kosher salt
- Optional: Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
- Optional: Dried red pepper flakes
Instructions
- If you're using store-bought fresh pizza dough, take it out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for at least 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your work surface, your hands, and your rolling pin. Stretch and roll the pizza dough into a large rectangle, roughly 12×16 inches, with a thickness of about ¼ to ⅓ inch.
- Cut the dough into long strips, about ½ to ¾ inch wide and 10-12 inches long.
- Take one dough strip and tie it into a simple single knot. Arrange the formed garlic knots about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- For extra fluffy knots, cover the baking sheet loosely and let the knots rest in a warm spot for another 20-30 minutes.
- Brush the tops of the knots lightly with about 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the knots are puffed up and golden brown.
- In a small saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt. Heat gently over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- As soon as the garlic knots come out of the oven, transfer them to a large mixing bowl and pour the warm garlic butter mixture over them. Toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, ideally with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Use fresh garlic for the best flavor. Allow the dough to come to room temperature for easier handling, and consider a second rise for fluffier knots.