Homemade Garlic Knots
Soft, garlicky, and irresistible, these Homemade Garlic Knots are easy to make and perfect for dipping in marinara sauce!
Equipment
- Stand mixer (or large bowl and wooden spoon)
- Clean kitchen towel
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
Garlic Knots
- 1 packet yeast
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup warm water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ½ - 3 cups flour
Topping
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ cup Parmesan grated (optional)
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yeast, sugar, and water; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, garlic powder, olive oil, and salt. Mix well, adding more flour or oil if needed.
- Knead dough for 5 minutes until soft and slightly springy. Cover with a towel and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough, then divide in half. Roll each half out to about 9-inch long.
- Cut each rolled out dough into 9 strips, making 18 strips total. Tie each strip into a knot, tucking the ends underneath.
- Place knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another hour.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bake knots for 20-25 minutes, or until golden.
- While baking, mix the topping ingredients.
- Brush knots with the garlic topping as soon as they come out of the oven. Let cool slightly, then enjoy with marinara sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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