Description
Get ready to transform simple ingredients into golden, fluffy, and flavor-packed bites with this Homemade Garlic Knots recipe. Perfect as a quick appetizer, easy dinner side, or savory snack, these knots bring the comfort of bakery-style bread into your kitchen. Tied into soft twists, brushed with garlicky butter, and finished with fresh parsley, they’re perfect for dipping or devouring straight from the pan. This is your go-to recipe for food ideas like crowd-pleasing appetizers, dinner ideas, or a savory snack fix. It’s also a great option for anyone searching for an easy recipe, quick baking, or bread lovers’ breakfast ideas.
Ingredients
1 cup warm water
2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead into a smooth dough.
3. Cover and let the dough rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled.
4. Divide dough into 12 pieces. Roll each into a rope and tie into knots.
5. Place knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Cover and let rise again for 20–30 minutes until puffy.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
8. Bake knots for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
9. Melt butter in a saucepan, add garlic, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
10. Brush baked knots with garlic butter and sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan if using.
Notes
For an even richer flavor, use roasted garlic instead of fresh.
These knots freeze well—reheat in the oven to bring them back to life!
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: easy dinner, garlic knots, bread recipe, appetizer, savory snack