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Homemade Garlic Knots

Soft, fluffy homemade garlic knots brushed with buttery garlic-parsley glaze. Perfect side dish for pizza, pasta, or soups.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 knots
Course: Appetizer, Bread, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2.25 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 cup warm water 105–110°F
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
Garlic Butter
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry brush
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let it foam for 5 minutes.
  2. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix and knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise for 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Divide dough into 12 pieces and roll each into a rope. Tie into knots.
  5. Let knots rise for 15–20 minutes.
  6. Bake at 400°F for 12–14 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Mix melted butter, olive oil, garlic, parsley, and salt.
  8. Brush warm knots generously with garlic butter. Brush again after cooling slightly.

Notes

Add grated Parmesan to garlic butter for an extra flavor boost.