Description
Garlic knots are a beloved Italian-American appetizer made from pizza dough, infused with garlic butter, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle and cut it into strips. Tie each strip into a knot and place the knots on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the knots with olive oil.
3. Bake the Knots: Bake the garlic knots for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
4. Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
5. Coat the Knots: Remove the baked garlic knots from the oven and immediately brush them with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the warm, fragrant garlic knots as an appetizer or side dish, accompanied by your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
Texture Matters: Aim for a soft, pillowy texture on the inside and a slightly crisp exterior for the ultimate garlic knot experience.
Fresh Ingredients: Use high-quality, fresh ingredients like minced garlic and fragrant herbs for the most vibrant flavors.
Storing Leftovers: Store any leftover garlic knots in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer to maintain their crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 knots
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg