Description
This recipe delivers bakery-fresh garlic knots with a vibrant parsley butter shine, filling your kitchen with a warm, aromatic scent. Perfect for a family-friendly meal, these fluffy knots transform simple ingredients into a delightful and quickly disappearing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm water (around 105-115(deg)F/40-46(deg)C)
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (good quality extra virgin)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 4–6 fresh garlic cloves, finely minced
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley, packed, chopped fine
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm water, 1 tsp sugar, and 2.25 tsp active dry yeast. Let stand 5-10 minutes until foamy, showing it(s) active.
- Mix Dough: Add 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 2 Tbsp olive oil to the yeast mixture. Mix until shaggy, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, feeling light and airy (60-90 minutes).
- Shape Knots: Gently punch down dough. Divide into 16-20 pieces. Roll each into a 6-inch rope, then tie into a knot.
- Second Rise: Place shaped knots on a parchment-lined 9×13 inch baking dish, spaced apart. Cover loosely and let rise again for 20-30 minutes, until visibly puffy.
- Bake Knots: Preheat oven to 400(deg)F (200(deg)C). Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are golden brown and sound hollow when tapped.
- Prepare Parsley Butter Shine: While knots bake, melt 0.5 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan. Stir in minced garlic. Remove from heat, then stir in 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley.
- Shine and Serve: Immediately after baking, brush the warm garlic knots generously with the fragrant parsley butter shine. They glisten beautifully and are perfect for easy dinner ideas.
Notes
For optimal results, use fresh, vibrant parsley, locally sourced garlic, and high-quality olive oil. If dough isn(t) rising, check water temperature (around 105(deg)F/40(deg)C). Avoid overbaking to prevent dry knots. To prevent garlic from burning, add it to melted butter off the heat or just before brushing.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 knots (approx. 80 g)
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg
Keywords: garlic knot, parsley butter, homemade bread, easy, family-friendly, side dish, baking, Italian-American