Homemade garlic knots soft (Printer-Friendly)

Soft, fluffy knots brushed with rich garlic butter, ideal as a snack or appetizer.

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon instant dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon sugar
04 - 3/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 2/3 cup warm water
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garlic Butter

07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# How to Cook:

01 - In a large bowl, mix together flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add warm water and olive oil to the dry mixture; stir until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for approximately 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 10 minutes to relax gluten.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
06 - Divide dough into 12 equal parts; roll each piece into a 6-inch rope and tie into a knot.
07 - Place the knots evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Bake knots for 13 to 15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
09 - While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat; add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in parsley and salt.
10 - Remove knots from oven; immediately brush generously with garlic butter and sprinkle Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft fluffy knots of dough
  • Aromatic garlic butter flavor
02 -
  • For extra flavor add a pinch of dried Italian herbs to the butter
  • Knots can be made ahead and reheated briefly before serving
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better dough consistency
  • Brush garlic butter immediately after baking for maximum absorption
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