Description
These soft and flavorful Garlic Knots are the perfect homemade bread treat, brushed with a fragrant garlic butter and topped with Parmesan and flaky sea salt. Ideal as a side dish or appetizer, they're easy to make with a stand mixer and bake to golden perfection in just 15 minutes.
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, combine water and melted butter, then add milk and honey and stir until mixed. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, and continue microwaving in 15 second intervals until the mixture reaches 110°F, warm but not hot.
- Add yeast: Pour the liquid mixture into a stand mixer bowl. Sprinkle yeast evenly on top, stir lightly with a fork, and let it rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add dry ingredients: Add 3 1/2 cups flour, salt, and garlic powder. Mix on medium-low with dough hook until combined. If dough sticks to bowl, add up to 1/2 cup more flour gradually until dough pulls away and is slightly sticky. Mix on low speed for 4-5 minutes until smooth. Shape dough into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
- Let the dough rise: Cover bowl with damp towel and let dough rise for 15 minutes.
- Prep oven and baking sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Form garlic knots: Shape dough into a 16-inch log. Slice into 15-16 equal pieces. Roll each into an 8-inch rope, tie into a knot, and arrange on baking sheet. Cover loosely with kitchen towel and let rise for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Remove towel and bake knots for 15 minutes until lightly golden and cooked through. Meanwhile, whisk garlic butter ingredients together.
- Brush with garlic butter: Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack. Immediately brush knots with garlic butter, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and flaky sea salt.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy your homemade garlic knots.
Notes
- Ensure liquid is warm, not hot, to properly activate yeast without killing it.
- If you don’t have a stand mixer, knead dough by hand for about 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Fresh parsley can be substituted with dried parsley if needed; use about 1 teaspoon dried.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat in oven before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garlic knot
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
