Garlic Knots Recipe
Freshly baked garlic knots, served with marinara sauce.
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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 warm water, sugar, and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
Add the yeast mixture and olive oil to the flour mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
Let it 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.
Shaping and Baking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 7
Shape Knots
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 10 inches long and tie it into a knot.
- 8
Arrange on Baking Sheet
Place the knots on a greased baking sheet, spacing them apart. Let them rise for another 15-20 minutes.
- 9
Bake the Knots
Bake the knots in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Garlic Butter Preparation
- 10
Melt Butter
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
- 11
- 12
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 13
- 14
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.