Description
Indulge in these Easy and Delicious Garlic Knots, the perfect accompaniment for any meal or a satisfying snack on their own. These soft, fluffy knots are infused with buttery garlic goodness that will leave everyone craving more. With just a quick prep time of 10 minutes and a bake time of under 15 minutes, you can whip up these mouthwatering treats effortlessly. Whether served as an appetizer at gatherings or enjoyed alongside your favorite pasta dish, these garlic knots are sure to impress. Customize them with herbs or cheeses to suit your taste and elevate their flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Optional: 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle and cut into 12 strips.
- Tie each strip into a knot and place them on the baking sheet.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper; brush half over the knots before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush the remaining garlic butter mixture over baked knots and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh pizza dough for optimal texture. Knead well for fluffier knots. Experiment with additional toppings like cheese or dried herbs.