Description
Garlic knots are a heavenly blend of soft, fluffy dough infused with rich garlic and butter flavors, making them the perfect appetizer or side dish for any gathering. These delightful twisted bread rolls are simple to make and yield impressive, restaurant-quality results at home. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for dipping, and watch your guests devour every last bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Gradually stir in olive oil, salt, and flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough; divide it into golf ball-sized pieces and shape each into a knot.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place knots on parchment-lined baking sheet; let rest for another 10 minutes before baking for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Brush melted butter mixed with minced garlic over warm knots; sprinkle with parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garlic knot (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg