Easy Garlic Knots
These Homemade Garlic Knots are soft, fluffy, and start with a premade pizza crust! Tipped with a flavor packed garlic butter and the perfect side to any pizza or pasta recipe!
Servings 24
Calories 116kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil
- 1/2 teaspoon parsley
- 2-16 oz pizza dough
Instructions
- Garlic Herb Butter
- Start by melting the butter in a medium microwave safe dish, roughly 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Stir with a small spatula or spoon to make sure all of the butter has fully melted.
- Add the grated parmesan, salt, garlic powder, basil and parsley. Mix well and set aside.
How to Shape Garlic Knots:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Store-Bought pizza dough is a little stiff and less pliable. Start by gently kneading and stretching the dough until it becomes easier to work with, no more than 2 minutes.
- Cut the pizza dough into 12 equal portions.
- Working with one at a time, roll each strip into a 6 inch rope.
- Tie the rope into a knot and place onto a lined baking tray.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- Brush with the garlic butter mixture and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they start to lightly brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and immediately brush with remaining butter.
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Notes
Here is the best way to freeze homemade garlic knots:
Shape the knots as directed in the recipe. Arrange on a lined baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Remove from the freezer and place in an airtight container or zip top bag. Freeze up to 3 months.When ready to bake thaw, on a baking sheet on the counter, and bake as directed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Servings | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 208mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g