Description
Homemade garlic knots deliver irresistible Italian-American comfort straight from kitchen ovens. Savory herbed dough twisted into knots and brushed with garlic butter creates a simple yet delectable side dish you will want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (11 oz/311 g) refrigerated thin crust pizza dough
- ½ cup (1 stick/113 g) butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (60 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 teaspoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Marinara sauce (optional)
- Garlic sauce (optional)
- Ranch dressing (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Activate the oven to 400°F (200°C) and liberally coat a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
- Dough Manipulation: Liberate refrigerated dough and partition into 16 equal segments, rolling each into elongated 12-inch ropes with minimal spray-assisted stickiness.
- Knotting Technique: Transform each rope into a graceful knot, strategically tucking and draping ends to create intricate, interconnected shapes without touching on the baking surface.
- Initial Baking: Position knotted dough onto prepared sheet and immerse in preheated oven, roasting for 15 minutes until achieving a robust golden-brown exterior with crisp edges.
- Flavor Infusion: Meanwhile, craft a tantalizing coating by melding melted butter with minced garlic, parmesan, fresh basil, parsley, kosher salt, and black pepper into a harmonious blend.
- Final Embellishment: Extract piping-hot knots and immediately baptize them in the aromatic butter mixture, ensuring comprehensive and luxurious coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Serving Recommendation: Present warm garlic knots promptly, optionally accompanied by marinara or ranch dipping sauce to elevate the culinary experience.
Notes
- Master Dough Handling: Use cooking spray generously to prevent sticky situations and ensure smooth dough manipulation during shaping.
- Precise Knotting Technique: Create uniform, loose knots by tucking ends under and over the center for a professional bakery-style appearance.
- Golden Brown Perfection: Bake until edges are deep golden and crisp, which typically takes 15 minutes at 400°F, signaling optimal texture and doneness.
- Flavor Coating Pro Tip: Toss warm knots immediately in garlic-herb butter mixture to maximize absorption and ensure maximum flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg