Description
My favorite homemade garlic knots recipe is super-easy to make and topped with garlic butter and Parmesan.
Ingredients
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Garlic Knots:
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon active-dry yeast
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- toppings: freshly-grated Parmesan cheese, flaky sea salt
Garlic Butter:
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the liquids. In a microwave-safe bowl, stir together the water and melted butter, then add in the milk and honey and stir until combined. Microwave the mixture (or heat it in a saucepan) for 1 minute and give it a stir. Continue microwaving the mixture in 15 second intervals until it reaches 110°F. It should be warm but not hot to the touch.
- Add yeast. Pour the liquid mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle the yeast evenly on top and give it a quick stir with a fork to combine, then let the yeast rest and activate for 5 minutes until it is foamy.
- Add dry ingredients. Add in 3 1/2 cups of flour (not all of the flour), salt and garlic powder. Use the dough hook to mix on medium-low speed until combined. If the dough is sticking to the sides of the bowl, add in 1/4 cup more flour at a time until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and is only slightly sticky to the touch. (Only use up to 4 cups of flour total.) Continue mixing on low speed for 4-5 minutes until the dough is smooth. Form the dough into a ball with your hands and transfer it to a greased bowl.
- Let the dough rise. Cover the bowl with a damp towel or paper towel, and let it rise for 15 minutes.
- Prep your oven and baking dish. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Form the garlic knots. Use your hands to gently form the dough into a roughly 16-inch log, with as even a width as possible (see photos). Use a bench scraper or a knife to slice the dough into 15 or 16 evenly-sized pieces. Roll each piece of dough out into an 8-inch rope, then tie it into a knot and place it on the baking sheet, either tucking the ends under or leaving them out. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cover the dough loosely with a kitchen towel and let it rise for 15 minutes.
- Bake. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes, or until the garlic knots are lightly golden brown on top and cooked through. Meanwhile, whisk together the garlic butter ingredients until combined.
- Brush with the garlic butter. As soon as the rolls are ready, transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack. Brush the rolls immediately with the garlic butter, then sprinkle with Parmesan and a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Serve. Serve warm and enjoy!
