Garlic Knots

Garlic Knots

Updated January 22, 2026

Soft pizza dough knots tossed in garlic butter and parsley.

Store-bought pizza dough works fine in a pinch. For extra garlic punch, add garlic powder to the butter too.

Leftovers can be reheated in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.

Cook time
45 min
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Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup Warm water (105-110°F)
  • 1 tsp Active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 4 clove Garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Instructions

Make the dough
Combine warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy. Add flour, salt, and olive oil. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
Equipment
  • mixing bowl
Ingredients
  • warm water (¾ cup)
  • active dry yeast (1 tsp)
  • sugar (1 tsp)
  • all-purpose flour (2 cup)
  • salt (½ tsp)
  • olive oil (2 tbsp)
Shape and bake knots
Preheat oven to 400°F. Punch down dough and divide into 12 pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope and tie into a knot. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
Equipment
  • baking sheet
Make the garlic butter and toss
While knots bake, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat (275-300°F surface). Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove from heat and stir in parsley and salt. When knots come out of the oven, immediately transfer to a large bowl, pour garlic butter over, and toss to coat evenly.
Equipment
  • small saucepan
  • mixing bowl
Ingredients
  • butter (4 tbsp)
  • garlic cloves, minced (4 clove)
  • fresh parsley, chopped (2 tbsp)
  • salt (¼ tsp)

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