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Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe

Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe
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These homemade garlic knots are soft, fluffy, and packed with garlicky flavor. They make a perfect side dish or snack and are surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 and 1/3 cups (320ml) warm water (between 100–110°F, 38–43°C)
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons (7g) Platinum Yeast from Red Star instant yeast (1 standard packet)
  • 1 Tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons (45ml) olive oil or (43g) melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 and 1/2 cups (about 450g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for hands and work surface

Topping:

  • 5 Tablespoons (71g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced; or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • optional after baking: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • optional after baking: 2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Whisk water, yeast, and sugar. Add oil, salt, garlic powder, and flour. Beat, then knead the dough until soft.
  2. Rise: Allow the dough to double in size in a greased bowl.
  3. Shape the Dough: Form knots and let them rest for 30-45 minutes.
  4. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  5. Make the Topping: Combine melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  6. Bake: Brush the knots with the topping, bake for 20-23 minutes until golden.
  7. Serve: Enjoy plain or with marinara sauce.

Notes

  • You can freeze the baked knots for up to 3 months.
  • Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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Keywords: Homemade, Garlic Knots, Bread, Appetizer, Italian

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