Garlic Knots: The Easy, Buttery Recipe You’ll Crave Every Day
Learn to make the best garlic knots that are buttery, fluffy, and simply irresistible!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 knots 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups warm water
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces. Roll each piece into a knot shape.
- Place knots on a baking sheet and let rise for an additional 20 minutes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Brush over the warm knots and sprinkle with parsley and oregano.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add more garlic to the butter mixture.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 knots
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Garlic Knots