Description
Mouthwatering garlic knots bring Italian street food charm to home kitchens, offering a perfect blend of crusty exterior and tender inner dough. Buttery garlic essence and herb-infused olive oil create an irresistible snack that will make appetizer dreams come true.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Flour Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
Seasoning and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Craft the foundational dough by dissolving yeast in warm liquid, creating a frothy mixture that will serve as the catalyst for a light, airy texture.
- Combine flour and salt in a spacious mixing vessel, then integrate the activated yeast liquid and olive oil. Manipulate the ingredients until a cohesive, slightly tacky dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly dusted surface and vigorously knead, developing gluten strands and creating a smooth, resilient consistency. This process should take approximately 6-7 minutes of dedicated kneading.
- Nestle the dough in a lubricated container, drape with a soft cloth, and allow it to expand and rise in a draft-free environment until its volume doubles, roughly 60-90 minutes.
- Deflate the risen dough gently, then segment it into uniform portions. Roll each segment into elongated ropes, approximately 6-8 inches in length.
- Transform each rope into a casual knot, ensuring loose, relaxed twists. Arrange these delicate formations on a parchment-lined baking sheet, providing ample spacing between each piece.
- Permit a secondary proofing phase, covering the knots to encourage further volume and softness for about 25-35 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400F, creating an optimal environment for transforming the delicate dough into golden, aromatic treasures.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the knots to bake until they achieve a rich, amber-toned exterior, approximately 13-16 minutes.
- Immediately upon removal, lavish the warm knots with a luxurious garlic-infused butter mixture, ensuring each crevice is generously coated with the fragrant, herbaceous blend.
Notes
- Boost yeast performance by using water between 100-110°F to ensure proper activation without killing the microorganisms.
- Create consistent knots by using a kitchen scale to weigh each dough piece for uniform sizing and even baking.
- Enhance texture by allowing dough to rest and rise in a draft-free, warm environment like a turned-off oven with the light on.
- Prevent sticking during shaping by lightly flouring your work surface and hands, ensuring smooth and easy knotting process.
- Customize flavor profiles by experimenting with different herbs like rosemary, thyme, or adding grated parmesan to the garlic butter topping.
- Achieve golden-brown perfection by brushing knots with an egg wash before baking to create a beautiful, glossy exterior.
- Store leftover garlic knots in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days, reheating briefly in the oven to restore crispness.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg