Garlic Knots
These Garlic Knots are soft, fluffy, and brushed with a buttery garlic topping, making them the perfect appetizer or side dish. Serve them with marinara sauce for dipping or alongside pasta for a restaurant-quality experience!
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 4-5 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope and tie into loose knots. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover with a towel and let the knots rise again for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the knots for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and salt.
- Brush the warm knots generously with the garlic butter topping after baking.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or your favorite Italian dishes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1knotCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 230mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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