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    Home » Bread Recipes

    Easy Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe

    Published: Sep 7, 2016 · Modified: Nov 6, 2022 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Garlic Knots are addictive and flavorful bread bites that are crispy on the outside with a light and airy texture inside.

    basket full of best garlic knots made at home from scratch

    These knots are so super delicious that they can be served alone, but traditionally they are served either with a marinara sauce dip or as an accompaniment with a bowl of soup, pasta or pizza. These can also be a great substitution for dinner rolls. I highly encourage you to try these out at least once, and I am sure they will become regulars on your dinner table.

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    • About the recipe
    • Ingredients for Best Garlic Knots
    • How to make Garlic Knots
    • Pro Tips:
    • How to store garlic knots
    • Some more bread recipes to serve as a side or appetizer
    • Recipe card
    • User Reviews

    About the recipe

    My love for pizza is not a secret. And I believe you also know that I am a huge fan of garlic and herbs as well. I use these flavors frequently in my recipes. Last evening we had some friends over for dinner, so I prepared some pizza for the kids. While preparing pizzas, I realized I had some extra dough on hand. Rather than putting it away in the freezer, I prepared these delicious garlic knots as appetizers for the adults.

    To prepare these garlic knots, you need a few simple ingredients, such as basic pizza dough, garlic cloves, and herbs like parsley, basil, or mint. If you do not have fresh herbs, you can use dried ones.

    If you still need to plan your menu for Thanksgiving, Christmas or Gameday, I highly recommend adding this. You can simply use store-bought pizza dough to make this recipe.

    Ingredients for Best Garlic Knots

    You can even use store bought pizza dough

    Active dry yeast - 1 packet ( 2 ¼ tsp)
    Warm water - ¾ cup
    Sugar - 1 tsp
    All-purpose flour / Maida - 2 cups ( or more as needed)
    Salt - 1 tsp

    For the topping
    Olive oil - ¼ to ⅓ cup
    Garlic cloves - 4
    Fresh mint leaves or parsley - 2 tablespoon (optional)
    Dried parsley leaves - 1 tsp
    Dried basil leaves - 1 tsp
    Black peppercorns - ¼ tsp
    Garlic powder - ¼ teaspoon
    Salt - to taste
    Parmesan cheese / Vegan cheese - 2 tbsp

    Top view of basket full of easy soft garlic knots

    How to make Garlic Knots

    Making of pizza dough for garlic knots

    (If using store-bought pizza dough, ignore this step)

    • Add sugar and yeast to a bowl with warm water and let it sit until yeast is activated.
    • Add salt and flour, and knead until you get a smooth elastic dough. You may have to vary the amount of flour depending on the weather condition. Add in increments.
    • Cover and let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until nearly doubled in size.

    Making of topping

    You can do it two ways :

    1. In a chopper or blender, add olive oil, garlic cloves, mint leaves, parsley, basil leaves, peppercorns, garlic powder, salt, and Parmesan, and blend it to a coarse paste. OR
    2. In mortal and pestle, crush the garlic cloves and peppercorns. Transfer this to a bowl. To this, add all the remaining ingredients and mix.

    Baking Garlic Knots

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    • On a working surface, transfer the dough and roll it out using a rolling pin to form a 10 inch by 10-inch square, ½-inch thick.
    • Cut them into 10 strips that are approx 1 inch wide. Keep the strips covered using a kitchen towel. Cut and roll each strip into 2 ropes. approx.  5 inches each.
    • Tie each strip loosely into knots (over, under, through), tucking the ends. Stretch them if necessary. If your dough is sticky, dust lightly with flour. You can tuck the ends of the knot underneath the knot or leave them out.
    • Place these knots on a baking sheet making sure they are 1 inch apart, and repeat the process for the remaining strips.
    • Cover both the strips and knots using a clean kitchen towel to prevent them from drying.
    • Once all the knots are ready, brush each one with the garlic mixture prepared. Reserve some to brush once they are done and out of the oven.
    • Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it is light golden on top.
    • Finally, brush garlic knots with the remaining garlic herb mixture, Serve warm and enjoy.
    Basket full of warm homemade easy garlic knots recipe

    Pro Tips:

    • If you find it difficult to make knots, you can prepare sticks, rolls, or buns using the same dough or simply dominos-style bread twists.
    • Vary the amount of garlic cloves and herbs as per your taste. While making herb garlic mixture, I generally used fresh and dried herbs available in the pantry. Any herbs and seasoning you love work here.
    • You may use butter instead of olive oil for the non-vegan version.
    • Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried ones.
    • If you are making the dough for garlic knots from scratch, you can add garlic powder and fresh herbs. This is going to enhance the flavor.

    How to store garlic knots

    Any leftovers can be stored at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can even freeze the baked and cooled knots for 3 months. Just thaw and reheat before serving.

    One of the best make-ahead recipes for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.

    Some more bread recipes to serve as a side or appetizer

    • Dominos-style bread twists
    • Cheese garlic bread
    • Christmas tree pull-apart bread
    • Savory Cranberry Pull Apart Bread

    Recipe card

    Best and easy homemade garlic knots recipe

    Best & Soft Garlic Knots Recipe

    Kushi
    Garlic Knots are addictive and flavorful bread bites that are crispy on the outside with a light and airy texture inside.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American, new york
    Servings 20
    Calories 78 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 Bowl
    • 1 Baking pan

    Ingredients
      

    For the dough (you can use store bought pizza dough )

    • 2 ¼ teaspoon Active dry yeast (1 packet)
    • ¾ cup Warm water
    • 1 teaspoon Sugar
    • 2 cups All purpose flour (adjust as needed)
    • 1 teaspoon Salt

    For the Topping (Vary all the ingredients as per your taste)

    • ¼ to â…“ cup Olive oil
    • 4 Garlic cloves
    • 2 tablespoon Fresh mint leaves or parsley
    • 1 teaspoon Dried basil leaves
    • 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
    • ¼ teaspoon Black peppercorns (optional)
    • ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese or vegan cheese

    Instructions
     

    Making of pizza dough for garlic knots (If using store bought pizza dough or crescent rolls, ignore this step)

    • Add sugar and yeast to a bowl with warm water and let it sit until yeast is activated.
    • Add salt and flour, and knead until you get a smooth elastic dough. You may have to vary the amount of flour depending on the weather condition. Add in increments.
    • Cover and let it sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour or until nearly doubled in size.

    Making of Topping (you can do it 2 ways)

    • In a chopper or blender, add olive oil, garlic cloves, mint leaves, parsley, basil leaves, peppercorns, garlic powder, salt, and Parmesan, and blend it to a coarse paste. OR
    • In mortal and pestle, crush the garlic cloves and peppercorns. Transfer this to a bowl. To this, add all the remaining ingredients and mix.

    Baking Garlic Knots

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
    • On a working surface, transfer the dough and roll it out using a rolling pin to form a 10 inch by 10-inch square, ½-inch thick.
    • Cut them into 10 strips that are approx 1 inch wide. Keep the strips covered using a kitchen towel. Cut and roll each strip into 2 ropes. approx.  5 inches each.
    • Tie each strip loosely into knots (over, under, through), tucking the ends. Stretch them if necessary. If your dough is sticky, dust lightly with flour. You can tuck the ends of the knot underneath the knot or leave them out.
    • Place these knots on a baking sheet making sure they are 1 inch apart, and repeat the process for the remaining strips.
    • Cover both the strips and knots using a clean kitchen towel to prevent them from drying.
    • Once all the knots are ready, brush each one with the garlic mixture prepared. Reserve some to brush once they are done and out of the oven.
    • Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until it is light golden on top.
    • Finally, brush garlic knots with the remaining garlic herb mixture, Serve warm and enjoy.

    Notes

    • If you find it difficult to make knots, you can prepare sticks, rolls, or buns using the same dough or simply dominos-style bread twists.
    • Vary the amount of garlic cloves and herbs as per your taste. While making herb garlic mixture, I generally used fresh and dried herbs available in the pantry. Any herbs and seasoning you love work here.
    • You may use butter instead of olive oil for the non-vegan version.
    • Fresh herbs can be used instead of dried ones.
    • If you are making the dough for garlic knots from scratch, you can add garlic powder and fresh herbs. This is going to enhance the flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0.3mgSodium: 126mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Sahvana

      September 12, 2016 at 4:20 pm

      5 stars
      I have only ever had garlic knots at a restaurant in my hometown. Now I can make them on my own! Thank you for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Kushi

        September 13, 2016 at 12:36 am

        Thank you Sahvana 🙂

        Reply
    2. BB Free

      September 23, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Just had some with fried calamari! Life is good!

      Reply
      • Kushi

        November 22, 2016 at 9:36 pm

        Glad to know, thanks for your comment!

        Reply
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