Garlic Knots
Garlic knots are a deliciously twisted bread appetizer that combines soft, chewy dough with a rich garlic butter topping. Perfect for gatherings, these flavorful bites are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can whip up this Italian-American favorite in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Allow the pizza dough to come to room temperature for easier handling.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces; roll each piece into a rope and tie it into a knot, tucking in the ends.
- Place knots on a greased baking sheet, baste with garlic butter mixture, and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Once baked, brush again with remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with parsley and Parmesan before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garlic knot
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Customize your garlic knots by adding herbs like oregano or basil to the garlic butter for extra flavor. For added cheesiness, sprinkle some mozzarella on top before baking. Leftover knots can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days or frozen for later use.