Garlic Knots Recipe
Freshly baked garlic knots served with marinara.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Garlic Butter
Marinara Sauce
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine the warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Once the yeast mixture is frothy, add it to the flour mixture along with the olive oil. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Forming Knots
- 6
Divide Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
- 7
Shape Knots
Roll each piece into a long rope (about 8-10 inches long) and tie it into a knot. Place each knot on a greased baking sheet.
- 8
Second Rise
Cover the knots with a cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake and Prepare Garlic Butter
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 10
Bake Knots
Bake the knots in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
Make Garlic Butter
While the knots are baking, melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt. Stir until fragrant.
- 12
Prepare Marinara Sauce
- 13
- 14
Add Tomatoes
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and salt. Stir to combine.
- 15
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chopped basil before serving.
