Description
Delicious garlic knots perfect for snacks or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm water
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- Add flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Stir until the dough comes together.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into a rope and tie into a knot.
- Arrange knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise again for 20–30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake knots for 12–15 minutes or until golden.
- While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan and add minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in chopped parsley and remove from heat.
- Brush baked knots with garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Make sure the water is not too hot to avoid killing the yeast.
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg