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New York Garlic Knots

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Classic New York-style garlic knots made with pizza dough, baked until golden, then tossed in buttery garlic, parsley, Pecorino Romano, and chili flakes. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, and perfect with marinara for dipping.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus 2 hours dough rest)
  • Yield: 16 knots (6 servings)
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/2 tsp crushed hot red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Remove pizza dough from fridge 2 hours before baking to bring to room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 525°F (275°C) with pizza steel/stone on second highest rack for at least 45 minutes.
  3. Flatten dough into a 12-inch circle and slice into 16 strips. Roll each strip and tie into a knot.
  4. Place knots on a floured peel, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside.
  5. In a pan, melt butter with olive oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  6. Bake knots on hot pizza steel for 6–8 minutes until golden brown and charred on the bottom.
  7. Toss hot knots immediately in garlic butter, then season with salt, Pecorino Romano, red pepper flakes, and parsley. Serve hot with marinara if desired.

Notes

  • Add shredded mozzarella to dough strips for cheesy garlic knots.
  • Swap parsley for basil or oregano for different herb flavors.
  • Use plant-based butter and nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • Make mini knots for party-sized finger food.
  • If no pizza steel, bake on parchment-lined sheet at 450°F (230°C) for 15 minutes.

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