Description
This homemade garlic knots recipe delivers soft, chewy knots brushed with buttery garlic and herbs. Perfect as a side for pasta, pizza night, or dipping in marinara. Easy to make with pantry staples. Best garlic knots from scratch with yeast dough!
Ingredients
1 cup warm water
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 ½ to 3 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in olive oil, salt, and flour. Mix until dough forms.
3. Knead dough on floured surface for 8 minutes until smooth.
4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
5. Punch down dough and divide into 12 equal pieces.
6. Roll each into a rope and tie into a knot. Place on a baking sheet.
7. Cover and let rise again for 30 minutes.
8. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
9. While baking, melt butter in a pan. Add garlic and cook 1–2 minutes. Stir in parsley.
10. Brush hot knots with garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for best results.
You can prep the knots ahead and freeze them before the second rise.
Adjust garlic level to your preference—it’s okay to go bold!
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garlic knot
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg