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Homemade Garlic Knots

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Fluffy, buttery homemade garlic knots brushed with garlic herb butter before and after baking. Perfect as a side, appetizer, or snack with marinara dipping sauce.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 3 hours (includes rising)
  • Cook Time: 20–23 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 garlic knots
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water (100–110°F)
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Optional: 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Whisk warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes to activate.
  2. Add olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and half the flour. Mix well, then add remaining flour.
  3. Knead dough for 5 minutes until soft, smooth, and slightly tacky. Perform a windowpane test to check gluten development.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–2 hours until doubled.
  5. Punch down dough and roll into a 16-inch log. Cut into 16 equal strips, roll each into a rope, and tie into knots.
  6. Place knots on a baking sheet and let rest 30 minutes to puff up.
  7. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mix melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt for the topping.
  8. Brush knots with garlic butter and bake 20–23 minutes, until golden brown.
  9. Brush hot knots with more garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a cheesy variation, tuck shredded mozzarella inside each knot before baking.
  • Substitute bread flour for a chewier texture.
  • Use store-bought pizza dough for convenience (about 2 pounds).
  • Dairy-free version: replace butter with plant-based butter.
  • Keeps 2 days at room temp, 1 week in fridge, or freeze baked/unbaked for later.

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