Garlic Knots Recipe
Freshly baked knots tossed in garlic butter and parsley.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Garlic Butter
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture and olive oil. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape and Bake
- 5
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 6
Shape Knots
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into small pieces (about 1.5 oz each). Roll each piece into a rope and tie it into a knot.
- 7
Place on Baking Sheet
Arrange the knots on a greased baking sheet, leaving space between each knot. Cover and let them rise for another 20 minutes.
- 8
Bake
Bake the knots in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 9
Prepare Garlic Butter
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and salt, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
- 10