Garlic Knots Recipe (2024)

Garlic Knots Recipe (1)

Total Time
30 minutes, plus 3 hours’ rising
Rating
4(187)
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Garlic knots are a beloved classic pizzeria snack that can easily be recreated at home. Start with premade dough from the supermarket or buy it straight from your neighborhood pizza joint. For best results, the dough needs to rest — or “rise” — twice. The first resting period achieves a dough that is pliable and easy to roll out and shape. Once formed into knots, the dough rests a second time, allowing it to relax after being stretched and shaped, resulting in a more tender and fluffier garlic knot. But it’s the garlic butter that’s the star here. Cook the garlic slow and low, since frying it too fast will make it bitter, then toss it with the knots. For a cheesy twist, sprinkle some grated Parmesan over the glossy rolls.

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Ingredients

Yield:12 servings

  • 1pound prepared pizza dough, thawed if frozen
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting
  • 4tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt
  • Parmesan, for finishing (optional)
  • Warmed marinara sauce, for dipping

Preparation

  1. Step

    1

    Divide dough into 2 equal pieces and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet a few inches apart. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature until softened and pliable, about 1 hour.

  2. Step

    2

    Working with one piece at a time, use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll dough into a 6-inch square on a lightly floured surface. Cut into six 1-inch strips. Roll one strip to form a rope about 8 inches long, then tie into a single knot. Transfer to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining strips and second piece of dough, arranging the knots a few inches apart on the baking sheet. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let stand until puffed and doubled in size, about 2 hours.

  3. Step

    3

    Heat oven to 400 degrees. Bake knots until golden on bottom, about 15 minutes.

  4. Step

    4

    Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, cook butter and oil over low heat until butter melts. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Scrape butter mixture into a large bowl, then stir in parsley and season with salt.

  5. Step

    5

    In batches, toss the warm knots in the garlic butter until well coated. Sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired, and serve with marinara sauce.

Tip

  • To reheat leftovers, simply warm at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.

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Mike S

Made this but didn't want to wait a full 3 hours; set the pan in a very warm location (on top of my ancient, leaky oven at 400 deg F) for about 45 minutes and called it good. Added a sprig of fresh rosemary to the butter/garlic mixture which was a nice touch. Could also add fresh basil. Overall, great recipe and fun to make the knots!

Aubrey K

Bought a tube of pizza dough (all I could find at my grocery). Followed the directions on the tube, did not wait any time for the dough to rise. Would make again! But I would cook at 350 for 30 min instead of 425 for 20 min. The center was a touch underdone.

Sophia Lyons

Our dough recipe is pretty high hydration compared with what's at the store, so we'll probably bake at 425-450 next time, and perhaps brush with an egg wash for additional browning. The garlic butter was pretty spot on.

Stephanie

Used local bakery pizza dough but didn’t have patience for anything but a one-hour rise. Baked as directed and came out perfectly crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside. Amazing!

more garlikc

You should add garlic powder and excess garlic to make more garlicy

Elizabeth

Yummy recipe to use up extra dough. I made them mini by cutting the strips in half and baked them at 350 for about 26 minutes turning the sheet pan halfway through. I used many more seasonings- extra garlic, Italian blend, thyme, etc as I felt they needed more flavor. Flaky salt at the end also helps.

me

Definitely didn’t need 2 hours for the second wise. 30 minutes in a warm spot was fine.

Christine

Delicious recipe! Definitely didn’t need 2 hours for the second rise—30 mins in a warm spot was plenty.

Really good!

Really good! Was craving garlic knots with some homemade pizza and these did not dissapoimt!

Aubrey K

Bought a tube of pizza dough (all I could find at my grocery). Followed the directions on the tube, did not wait any time for the dough to rise. Would make again! But I would cook at 350 for 30 min instead of 425 for 20 min. The center was a touch underdone.

Mike S

Made this but didn't want to wait a full 3 hours; set the pan in a very warm location (on top of my ancient, leaky oven at 400 deg F) for about 45 minutes and called it good. Added a sprig of fresh rosemary to the butter/garlic mixture which was a nice touch. Could also add fresh basil. Overall, great recipe and fun to make the knots!

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FAQs

Should garlic knots be refrigerated? ›

Bake the garlic knots.

Remove the garlic knots from the oven and brush all over with the garlic butter. Finish with chopped chives. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature - they should stay soft for a few days.

Why are garlic knots so cheap? ›

Many pizzerias claim to be the progenitors of the baked good. As they are a way to make use of scraps, garlic knots tend to be the least expensive item on a pizzeria menu, often provided as complimentary with larger orders.

How to cook New York Bakery garlic knots? ›

Instructions. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place Garlic Knots flat on baking sheet with edges. Bake 7-9 minutes and until golden brown.

Do garlic knots contain egg? ›

How to make Garlic Knots: Proof Yeast: Combine warm water, yeast, and ¼ tsp sugar and stir–allow to rest for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Make Dough: Pour yeast mixture into the bowl of an electric stand mixer. Add remaining ¼ cup sugar, warm milk, butter, egg and salt.

Why should garlic not be refrigerated? ›

The garlic gets soft and dries out," he says. The refrigerator, says Temples, is often too cold. "You should always choose the counter over the fridge!" he says. "The cold temperature in the fridge mimics autumn to garlic, and causes it to sprout within a couple weeks.

What do you eat with garlic knots? ›

Luckily, these tasty bites are SUPER easy to make at home. If you've got a can of pizza dough, you can make these garlic rolls that taste like they came from a restaurant. They're the perfect side dish to any Italian meal along with other favorites like angel hair pasta, Italian salad and pasta pomodoro.

Which garlic keeps best? ›

Bear in mind that softneck garlic varieties store better than hardneck garlic and should keep for several months, so eat the hardneck varieties first.

Did Pizza Hut discontinue garlic knots? ›

In April 2021, Pizza Hut Discontinued the Stuffed Garlic Knots and alot of other customers including me were very upset that they were scrapped from the menu.

How long do you heat up garlic knots? ›

Oven Temperature Settings
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) which is the sweet spot for reheating most baked goods.
  2. Heat the garlic knots for approximately 10-15 minutes. The exact time may vary depending on the oven and the number of knots being reheated.
Apr 27, 2024

Why do you wrap garlic bread in foil? ›

By baking the bread in foil for the first 10 minutes, you allow the ciabatta to soften, which will give you a pillowy, chewy inside. Wrapping the bread also keeps the garlic from burning. Unwrapping the bread and baking it more adds color and will crisp up the crust for the perfect crunchy outside.

How to cook Aldi garlic knots? ›

Just place the garlic knots onto the air fryer basket. and pop it in there for just eight minutes. Make sure to flip them halfway. Tag a garlic knot loving friend.

Do garlic knots go bad? ›

These garlic knots are best eaten on the day they are made. However they will last two days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat leftovers in a warm oven for 5 minutes.

Can I turn pizza dough into bread? ›

For the bread

Take some leftover pizza dough and on a lightly-floured work surface slice it in half using a dough scraper. Using your fingertips, push downwards on the dough and stretch it out to form two small rolls. Place the rolls onto a lightly-floured pizza peel. Slide the dough off the peel and into your oven.

Why do my eggs taste like garlic? ›

Egg shells are porous and can sometimes absorb smells from other strong smelling foods in the fridge so it is not a good idea to put eggs on the back of the fridge door next to the left over onion or garlic cloves.

How do you store cooked garlic knots? ›

Cover and store leftover knots at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze baked and cooled knots for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter, then reheat as desired. (I usually just microwave them for a few seconds.)

How do you store garlic balls? ›

You can also create garlic paste balls by placing dollops of garlic paste on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the freezer for two to three hours before transferring the dollops to a freezer bag for long-term storage. 5. Freeze roasted garlic. You can roast garlic and then freeze it to preserve its savory flavor.

Can you eat garlic bread that sat out overnight? ›

Garlic Bread is best stored at room temperature – no need to refrigerate. In fact, refrigeration is not recommended, as the bread can dry out quickly and become crusty and even stale. If you need to store the bread for an extended period of time, then freeze instead of refrigerate to preserve its integrity.

How do you store fresh garlic buds? ›

How to Store Fresh Garlic
  1. Store fresh garlic heads in a dry, dark place. To avoid sprouting, place your whole bulb of garlic in a dry place away from moisture and humidity. ...
  2. Store fresh garlic in a place with good air circulation. ...
  3. Store fresh garlic at room temperature. ...
  4. Use unpeeled individual cloves sooner.
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