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Classic Garlic Knots
Traditional dish · Italian-American
Soft, chewy dough tied into knots, baked until golden brown, and tossed in a fragrant garlic-herb butter sauce. A beloved appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour3 cups
- Active dry yeast2.25 teaspoons
- Granulated sugar1 teaspoon
- Salt1 teaspoon
- Warm water1 cup
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
- Unsalted butter1/2 cup
- Garlic, minced4 cloves
- Fresh parsley, chopped2 tablespoons
- Parmesan cheese, grated2 tablespoons
Steps
- 1
In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Make a well in the center.
- 3
Pour the yeast mixture and olive oil into the well. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- 6
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12-16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8-10 inches long.
- 7
Tie each rope into a knot. Place the knots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 8
Cover the knots and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 9
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 10
Bake the garlic knots for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 11
While the knots are baking, melt butter in a small saucepan. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 12
Remove knots from the oven. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.
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