Crave-worthy Homemade Garlic Knots (these are addictive!)

This recipe will show you how to make the most crave-worthy homemade garlic knots. The garlic knots are 100% addictive and they can be paired with a variety of pasta dishes, namely lasagna or spaghetti and meatballs.

How to Make Homemade Garlic Knots

It will take a bit of time and prep work to get these homemade garlic knots ready to go, but you’ll see that pay-off is absolutely worth it once you take your very first bite:

• Prepare the yeast. Use the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook to combine the warm water, instant yeast and granulated sugar.
• Let stand. Allow the yeast mixture to stand for 5 minutes.
• Prepare the flour mixture. Add the garlic powder, all-purpose flour and salt to another bowl and mix to combine.
• Add the oil. Add the extra virgin olive oil to the bowl of the stand mixer.
• Add the flour mixture. With the mixer still running, slowly add in the prepared flour mixture.
• Beat. Beat on low speed for 5 minutes.
• Prepare a bowl. Lightly grease a large bowl with extra olive oil.
• Let the dough rise. Transfer the dough into the bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Leave the dough to rise in a warm place for one hour (or until it has doubled in size).
• Preheat the oven. Preheat your oven to 450℉.
• Prepare the baking sheet. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Prepare the knots. Punch the dough and then transfer onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a 16×5 large loaf and then cut into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece out into an 8-inch long rope and then tie each rope into a knot.
• Let the knots rise. Transfer the knots onto the prepared baking sheet and let rise for 30 minutes.
• Prepare the garlic butter. Add the melted butter, minced garlic cloves and chopped parsley to a small bowl and mix to combine.
• Brush the knots. Brush the knots with half of the garlic butter.
• Bake. Bake the garlic knots in the preheated oven for 20 to 23 minutes (or until golden).
• Brush the knots (again). Brush the garlic knots with the remaining half of the garlic butter.
• (Optional) Garnish. Sprinkle the garlic knots with grated Parmesan cheese if using.
• Serve. Serve warm.

What are Garlic Knots?

Garlic knots were popularized in Brooklyn, New York pizzerias way back in the 1940s. The knots are a type of garlic bread that are either dipped or brushed with a mix of garlic butter and Parmesan cheese; variations typically can include herbs like parsley or oregano.

How to Store Leftover Garlic Knots

While you can keep your leftover garlic knots stored in the fridge, I would actually recommend keeping them at room temperature instead.

Keeping garlic knots in the fridge can cause them to dry out quickly; it’s better to store them in an airtight container and keep them stored at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also freeze the knots for up to 3 months.

What to Serve with Garlic Knots

Here are some yummy suggestions that you can pair with these homemade garlic knots:

• Soups (especially tomato soup)
• Stews (meat or veggie based)
• Spaghetti and meatballs
• Salads

(Also try: 10-Minute Garlic Bread)

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