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These made from scratch garlic knots are a wonderful addition to any table. Fluffy and light and brushed with garlic butter, this is one delicious recipe!

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Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe

I can never say no to garlic bread, and these garlic knots hit all the right spots. Perfect to serve as a holiday side, or as an appetizer with your favorite dips, this is a must-try recipe!

Made from scratch, you are sure to impress with these beauties!

Be sure to try my Garlic Pull Apart Rolls and Homemade Garlic Bread too!

Why you’ll love this Easy Garlic Knots recipe:

  • QUICK AND EASY: These are quick to prep and cook, you just need to have a bit of patience to allow the dough to rise.
  • MAKE AHEAD: These knots have a fairly good shelf life and can be made days ahead of time, perfect if you are planning to serve them as part of a big feast.
  • PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION: These are a great addition to any celebration meal, in place of your usual dinner rolls, and they work great with your favorite Italian dishes too.
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How to Make Garlic Knots from Scratch

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  1. Activate the yeast in sugar and water.
  2. Stir in oil, salt, and flour.
  3. Turn the dough out onto a surface and knead.
  4. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise.
  5. Cut the dough into pieces and tie into knots.
  6. Allow to rest.
  7. Bake.
  8. Once golden brown, brush with the garlic butter and allow to cool.
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How long do they keep?

These garlic knots will keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If you are making them ahead of time, don’t add the garlic butter, instead, brush these on before serving. If you like, you can warm the rolls before serving by placing in a warm oven for a few minutes.

Can you freeze them?

These knots freeze well, but again, if you plan on doing this, don’t add the garlic butter. They will keep frozen well for up to 3 months and can be thawed at room temperature before serving.

What do you serve them with?

These make a great addition to any holiday table, or enjoy them dipped into some marinara sauce for a tasty appetizer. Serve them up with all of these holiday faves:

  • Prime Rib Roast
  • Smoked Turkey Breast
  • Pork Crown Roast
  • Whole Roast Chicken
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Tips!

  • Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. It should be tacky but not sticky.
  • Allow two hours for the dough to rise.
  • If making ahead of time, don’t add the garlic butter til you are ready to serve.
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These easy garlic knots are such a delicious addition to any table. Full of flavor and made from scratch, they are perfectly light and fluffy.

More Breads and Homemade Roll Recipes we Love

  • Homemade Hawaiian Rolls
  • Buttermilk Spoon Bread
  • Homemade Crescent Rolls
  • Dutch Oven Jalapeno Bread

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Recipe

Garlic Knots Recipe

4.74 from 19 votes

Author: Becky Hardin

Prep: 15 minutes minutes

Cook: 13 minutes minutes

Total: 2 hours hours 28 minutes minutes

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These made from scratch garlic knots are a wonderful addition to any table. Fluffy and light and brushed with garlic butter, this is one delicious recipe!

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup water 227 grams, warm (105-110°F)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 13 grams
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 6 grams
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil 63 grams, divided
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour 300-360 grams
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 42 grams
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 6 grams
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 gram

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Instructions

  • Stir the water, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl then let it activate for 5 minutes.

    1 cup water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

  • Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and salt and stir to combine then add 2½ cups of the flour and stir again until combined.

    5 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour

  • Lightly dust a countertop with flour then turn the dough out on to the counter.

  • Knead the dough together for 10 minutes, adding just enough flour along the way to prevent sticking. You want the dough to be tacky but not sticky so don’t add too much flour.

  • Spread some oil around the bowl that you used to mix the dough then tuck in the edges of the dough and set it inside of the bowl.

  • Spray the top of the dough with the nonstick spray then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1½ hours.

  • Cut the dough into 12-15 equal pieces then roll each piece into a 4-inch-long rope and gently tie a knot with the dough.

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then place the knots on the pan evenly spaced.

  • Spray the tops with nonstick spray and let them rest for 30 minutes.

  • Ten minutes before baking, preheat oven to 400°F.

  • Bake the knots for 8-10 minutes, or until light and golden on top.

  • While the knots are baking, mix the remaining oil, butter, parsley, garlic, and oregano together in a small saucepan set over medium heat.

    3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • Stir and cook just until the garlic becomes fragrant, then remove the pan from the heat and let it cool a bit while the bread cooks.

  • Brush the olive oil mix on top of the knots and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

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Becky’s tips

  • Brush the garlic butter on the bread before serving.
  • Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. It should be tacky but not sticky.
  • Allow two hours for the dough to rise.

Storage:Store garlic knots without garlic butter in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Brush with garlic butter before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1knot Calories: 184kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 8mg (3%) Sodium: 100mg (4%) Potassium: 57mg (2%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 1g (1%) Vitamin A: 147IU (3%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 11mg (1%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Alexandra

Posted on 3/9/2024

This recipe is very easy to follow and tastes delicious. I really like how she added the measurements to the instructions so that you don’t have to go back and fourth from ingredients to instructions. Will be making it for the second time tonight, a huge family favorite!Garlic Knots Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (19)

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Alysha

Posted on 12/6/2023

Does it have to be all purpose flour or can it be bread flour????

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Samantha Marceau

Posted on 12/6/2023

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You can absolutely use bread flour, but you may need to add some extra water to the dough so just keep an eye on it!

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Meghann

Posted on 11/7/2023

Can I use this recipe to make the dough in a bread machine?

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Samantha Marceau

Posted on 11/7/2023

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I haven’t used a bread machine before, but I don’t see why not!

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Candice

Posted on 5/30/2023

These garlic knots were super delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe!Garlic Knots Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (25)

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Samantha Marceau

Posted on 5/31/2023

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Those look great, Candice! Thanks so much for sharing!

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Mallory

Posted on 2/24/2023

Hello! I just made these the other night and they are delicious! I just made another batch, but realized I have to leave before they are done resting for the 1 1/2 hours. Can I leave this out longer or should I refrigerate?

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Samantha Marceau

Posted on 2/24/2023

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We would definitely refrigerate them or they will overproof!

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Paige

Posted on 2/20/2023

Ah! I didn’t realize until they were already on the second rise that I didn’t read step 2 and, instead, went by the ingredient list underneath that told me to put all 5 tablespoons of oil…. gonna have to try this recipe again and read more carefully 😂

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Samantha Marceau

Posted on 2/20/2023

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Oh, no! We’re so sorry this didn’t work out for you on the first try!

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Jen

Posted on 12/23/2021

This looks delicious! I’ll be making these for a family holiday gathering but wanted to make them ahead. You mentioned I could freeze them. When reheating do I do so in the oven at same temp and brush with butter/garlic mixture after reheating or before? Thank you for your help!Garlic Knots Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (33)

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 12/29/2021

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Definitely if it looks needed!

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Sunita Razdan

Posted on 9/19/2021

Hi there. Although I am yet to make these beautiful garlic knots but yours look incredibly sweet 💖

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 9/22/2021

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I can’t wait for you to try it out!

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FAQs

What are garlic knots made of? ›

A classic Italian pizzeria snack, garlic knots are strips of pizza dough tied in a knot, baked, and then topped with melted butter, garlic and parsley. Hank has authored five cookbooks, the latest in 2021.

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.

How long are garlic knots good for? ›

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.

How long do you cook Texas toast garlic knots? ›

Bake at 425°F for 8-10 minutes middle shelf of oven.

Can you put garlic knots in the fridge? ›

That way I can whip a few out and warm them up whenever the craving strikes! If you like, you can make overnight garlic knots. Make the dough, shape the rolls, then keep them in the fridge for up to 48 hours (covered) or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

What is a ball of garlic called? ›

Garlic is often sold as a whole bulb, covered with papery white skin. A garlic bulb, also known as a head of garlic, is made up of individual lobes that are attached to the main root. A clove of garlic is one of those individual lobes.

What do you eat with garlic knots? ›

They're smothered with a melted garlic butter, topped with melty mozzarella and Italian parsley. Serve these with The Best Caesar Salad and Spaghetti and Meatballs.

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 remove 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.

Does Pizza Hut sell garlic knots? ›

Garlic and cheese lovers, rejoice! Cheesy Stuffed Garlic Knots are finally back on Pizza Hut's menu, and they're part of the chain's iconic $5 Lineup. Topped with grated parmesan and a blend made of buttery garlic, this legendary Pizza Hut side is also stuffed to gills with beautiful, white melted cheese.

Why is my garlic bread not crispy? ›

You want to make sure the butter has melted and seeped into the bread a little bit. If you don't like your bread too crunchy, remove it from the oven a little but earlier. If you're a crunchy garlic bread fan like me, you want to leave it in the oven until the edges of the bread turn golden brown.

Can you eat garlic that has gone bad? ›

Make sure it feels similar to what you're looking for at the store—firm, with no overly dry or soft cloves. If it's gone bad, make sure you don't eat it—it can cause a rare but serious illness known as botulism, due to bacterial overgrowth.

Do frozen garlic knots go bad? ›

Our frozen garlic toast, garlic bread, breadsticks and knots can be kept in the freezer for up to 12 months.

Does garlic last longer in the fridge or on the counter? ›

Keep It Cool (Not Cold) and Dry

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.

Do Garlic Knots need to be refrigerated? ›

How do you store Garlic Knots? I just keep them lightly covered or in an airtight container at room temperature. Because of the Tangzhong they should stay quite soft but you can refresh in the microwave if you want.

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.

How many calories are in 2 Garlic Knots? ›

There are 120 calories in 1 knot (35 g) of New York Bakery Garlic Knots.

What type of bread does Raising Cane's use? ›

Our Raising Cane's sauce is a secret! We can't share our recipe. Raising Cane's is famous for premium quality chicken finger meals. Raising Cane's uses buttery Texas toast and sesame seeded sandwich buns.

Why is it called Texas toast? ›

The story goes that Hailey, in an effort to wow his customers, placed an order for sandwich bread sliced at double the normal thickness, but then, upon learning that this Texas-sized bread would not fit into the restaurant's toaster, buttered the big slices and toasted them on the griddle. Voilà!: Texas toast.

What bread is good for French toast? ›

What Is the Best Bread for French Toast? For a solid French toast, aim for sturdy bread with a uniform texture and a soft crust. Hearty sandwich bread, brioche, challah, and shokupan (Japanese milk bread) are all great choices. Avoid rustic loaves with thick crusts or large holes in the interior.

What are garlic balls made of? ›

They are basically pieces of fried pizza dough tossed in garlic butter and parmesan cheese. Once these little balls of dough are fried, they have a crispy outer coating and a soft inside. They are absolutely perfect and can be made into a sweet version by tossing in sugar and cinnamon.

What are knots made of? ›

Knots are comprised of tense muscle fibers. "Muscle knots are actually hyperirritable spots in muscle or fascial tissue [bands or sheets of connective tissue] known as myofascial trigger points," says Charleston. Trigger points typically fall into one of two categories: Active.

What is in garlic that makes it sticky? ›

The main one is called allicin, a type of organosulfur compound. Allicin is the substance that gives garlic both its strong smell and its sticky texture.

What are garlic fingers made of? ›

Instead of the traditional tomato sauce and toppings of a pizza, garlic fingers consist of pizza dough topped with garlic butter, parsley, and cheese, which is cooked until the cheese is melted. Bacon bits are also sometimes added.

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