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Best Homemade Garlic Knots

Best Homemade Garlic Knots That Will Change Your Dinner Game

Discover the Best Homemade Garlic Knots, an easy and flavorful side that enhances any meal, perfect for impressing guests and family alike.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 38 minutes
Servings: 16 knots
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Water about 110°F
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast use fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Honey can substitute with sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil or melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt controls yeast fermentation
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 3 cups Bread Flour or all-purpose flour
For the Garlic Butter Topping
  • ½ cup Salted Butter or unsalted with added salt
  • 4 cloves Fresh Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning
  • Crushed Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • ¼ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese or any hard cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine warm water, active dry yeast, and honey in a bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in olive oil, salt, and garlic powder; gradually add bread flour until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 2 hours.
  5. Melt butter in a saucepan; add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes, then remove from heat.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Punch down the dough, divide into 16 pieces, roll into 8-inch ropes, and tie each into a knot.
  8. Cover knots with a towel and let rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  9. Brush knots with garlic butter and bake for 20-23 minutes until golden brown.
  10. Brush with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with cheese and parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1knotCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure water temperature is right to activate yeast; take time to knead and let dough rise for best results.

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