Description
Italian-American Garlic Knots are soft, fluffy knots of pizza dough brushed with a delicious garlic and herb butter. Perfect as an appetizer or side dish, these knots are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
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For the Garlic Knots:
- 1 lb pizza dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Garlic Butter:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- Pinch of salt
- Grated parmesan (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle and cut into strips about 6-7 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- Shape the Knots: Tie each strip into a knot and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let them rise for 15-20 minutes while preheating the oven.
- Bake: Bake the knots in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Melt the butter and olive oil together, then stir in the minced garlic, oregano, parsley, and a pinch of salt.
- Brush the Knots: Once baked, brush the warm garlic knots with the garlic butter mixture. Optionally, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Serve: Serve warm, ideally with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
If using store-bought pizza dough, let it come to room temperature before rolling it out. This will make it easier to handle.
Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter for a spicy kick.
Garlic knots taste best when eaten fresh, but leftovers can be reheated in the oven to revive their crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg