Description
This easy homemade garlic knots recipe features soft, buttery knots made from a tender yeast dough, baked to golden perfection and brushed with rich garlic butter, Parmesan, and flaky sea salt for an irresistible appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon active-dry yeast
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Topping
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- freshly-grated Parmesan cheese (to taste)
- flaky sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together water, melted butter, milk, and honey until combined. Microwave for 1 minute, then continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until the mixture reaches 110°F—warm but not hot to the touch.
- Proof the yeast: Pour the warm liquid into a stand mixer bowl, sprinkle yeast evenly on top, stir briefly with a fork, and let it rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough: Add 3 1/2 cups flour, salt, and garlic powder to the yeast mixture. Mix with a dough hook on medium-low until combined, adding up to 1/2 cup more flour in 1/4 cup increments if sticky, using no more than 4 cups total. Continue mixing on low for 4-5 minutes until dough is smooth. Form dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
- First rise: Cover the bowl with a damp towel or paper towel and let the dough rise for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Heat oven to 400°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape knots: Gently roll dough into a 16-inch log with even width. Slice into 15 or 16 pieces, roll each into an 8-inch rope, tie into a knot, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let rise for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Uncover and bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare garlic butter: While baking, whisk together melted butter, finely chopped parsley, and garlic powder until combined.
- Brush and garnish: Remove knots from oven, transfer baking sheet to a wire rack, brush immediately with garlic butter, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and flaky sea salt.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy your delicious homemade garlic knots!
Notes
- This recipe yields 15 to 16 garlic knots, perfect for sharing as an appetizer or side.
- Use warm liquids (110°F) to activate yeast without killing it.
- Add flour gradually to achieve a slightly sticky but workable dough.
- Freshly grated Parmesan enhances flavor and texture.
- For extra flavor, brush knots again with garlic butter just before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
