Baked GoodsSides10.12.2026

Garlic Knots

Name: Garlic Knots
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus 1/4 cup (~40g) for rolling/shaping; 1 package quick-rise instant yeast, 7 g; 1 tbsp white sugar, 13g; 3/4 tsp table salt; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp olive oil, 24g; 1 1/3 cup warm water, between 100-110°F (38-43°C); 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted, 70g; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp table salt

Prep Time: 30 min

Total Time: 50 min

Serves 16

Soft, pillowy homemade garlic knots brushed with melted garlic butter and Italian herbs — the perfect side for pasta night or dipping into marinara.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 1 knot (of 16)

Calories 150 kcal
Fat 4.6g
Protein 4g
Carbs 23.8g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 1g
Sodium 150mg

Ingredients

For the dough

3 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (plus 1/4 cup (~40g) for rolling/shaping)
1 package quick-rise instant yeast (7 g)
1 tbsp white sugar (13g)
¾ tsp table salt
½ tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil (24g)
1 1/3 cup warm water (between 100-110°F (38-43°C))

For topping

5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted, 70g)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp table salt

Instructions

Stir together flour, yeast, sugar, salt and garlic powder in a large mixing bowl.

Knead dough by hand for 4-5 minutes or using a stand mixer with dough hook attachment for 2-3 minutes. After kneading, the dough should still feel a little soft and slightly springy. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.

Allow dough to rise for 10 minutes, until puffy.

Punch dough down to release the air. Using floured hands on a lightly floured work surface, shape the dough into a 16"x 5" log. Using a very sharp knife or bench scraper, slice into 16 1-inch strips. Roll each strip into 8-inch ropes. Tie each rope into knots.

Arrange the knots on 2 parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

Lightly cover the shaped knots and allow to rest for 30 minutes. Towards the end of the rise time, preheat the oven to 400°F.

Stir together the melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt.

Brush the butter mixture on the knots. Reserve some topping.

Bake for about 18-22 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from the oven and brush the warm knots with remaining topping.

Serve and enjoy!