Easy and Delicious Garlic Knots
Elevate your mealtime with these Easy and Delicious Garlic Knots! Perfectly soft and fluffy, these delightful treats are infused with rich garlic and buttery flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Ideal for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or as a snack during movie night, these garlic knots are sure to impress everyone at your table. With just 25 minutes from start to finish, you can whip up a batch that fills your home with the irresistible aroma of fresh-baked bread. Serve them warm alongside marinara sauce for dipping, or enjoy them as a side dish to complement your favorite pasta or soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface into a rectangle and cut into 12 strips.
- Tie each strip into a knot and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Brush half of the garlic butter mixture over the knots before baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Brush remaining garlic butter over the knots after baking and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 garlic knot (approximately 35g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg