Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe with Parmesan
Learn how to make the best Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe with simple ingredients. Coated in garlic butter and topped with crispy parmesan, they taste even better than takeout versions and are so easy to make!
If I’m ordering pizza, I always have to add a side of garlic knots, too. There’s just something about the bold garlic flavor, crisp exterior, and soft center that always leaves me coming back for more!
However, I decided that I didn’t want to always wait until we were ordering food to enjoy my favorite side. So, I created this homemade garlic knots recipe to satisfy my cravings!
Crispy on the outside, with a soft, chewy center, these easy homemade garlic knots turned out even better than restaurant options. Plus, they’re surprisingly easy to make! Pair them with pizza, soups, salads, and more for a fun side dish perfect for every occasion.
Recipe Ingredients
- Pizza Dough – I use DeLallo’s pizza dough kit to keep this recipe super easy, but any pizza dough kit or homemade version you like best will work.
- Salted Butter – This coats the knots, creating the rich flavor you know and love.
- Olive Oil – This helps create a smooth buttery sauce while contributing to its rich flavor and helping to sauté the garlic.
- Garlic – You can’t have garlic knots without garlic! Use fresh cloves, and mince them finely for a sweet, pungent flavor.
- Italian Parsley – This adds a touch of bright, slightly peppery flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese – For the best taste and texture, use freshly grated parmesan cheese.
- Maldon Salt – Added at the end, this adds the perfect savory touch and enhances the rest of the ingredients.
How to Make Garlic Knots
- Prepare. Before you begin, preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, line a baking tray with parchment paper, and set it aside.
- Prepare the dough. Combine all the ingredients for the dough according to the package instructions. If using DeLallo’s pizza dough kit, simply mix the high-quality 00 flour and yeast in a bowl. Then, add 1 ¼ cup lukewarm water. Gently knead the dough with your hands, and form it into a ball. Place the dough in a clean bowl that has been sprayed with cooking spray or olive oil. Cover, and let it rest at room temperature for 45 minutes.
- Shape the knots. Dust your hands with flour, and roll the dough into five long ropes, roughly six inches in length and one inch thick. Portion the dough into 14 to 15 medium-sized pieces, and gently tie them into knots.
- Bake. Arrange the garlic knots on the prepared baking tray, and bake until they’re fluffy and lightly golden brown.
- Sauté. While the dough bakes, heat the butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, and let it simmer until it’s fragrant. Make sure it doesn’t brown! Reduce the heat to low, and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
- Season the garlic knots. Toss the baked garlic knots in the butter mixture, coating them evenly. Dust extra-grated parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley on top.
- Broil. Transfer the knots back to the oven, and broil for one to two minutes or just until the parmesan is crispy.
- Serve. Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, and serve warm!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can prepare the dough ahead of time, and store it in the fridge overnight. Then, bring it to room temperature, and follow the instructions as normal when you’re ready to bake.
Store cooked and cooled knots in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or in the refrigerator for up to one week. Or, freeze leftovers for up to three months! Thaw them at room temperature, and warm them in the microwave when you’re ready to serve.
Of course, this recipe is plenty flavorful on its own. However, I love to serve my knots as an appetizer or snack with garlic butter, Ranch, or marinara sauce for dipping. Or, serve them alongside your favorite meals for a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Elevate your next meal with a side of these delicious, buttery, homemade garlic knots. They’re quick, easy to make, and so delicious. I love using my Delallo Foods’ pizza dough kit for these buttery knots. The dough is perfectly crispy on the outside, with a soft chewy center. Perfect for any occasion, give this homemade garlic knots recipe a try.
Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe with Parmesan
Equipment
- 1 baking tray
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 pizza dough kit, Delallo Foods
- ¼ cup salted butter, 4 tablespoons
- ¼ cup olive oil, 4 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced, about 4-5 cloves
- 3 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped small, plus extra as garnish
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- maldon sea salt , sprinkle over the top of the knots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Prepare the dough according to the package. Let it rest for 45 minutes to an hour before using it.Once the dough has rested, dust your hands with flour and roll the dough into 5-6 inch long ropes. They are about 1 inch thick. Tie the ropes into knots and place them on the baking tray. I was able to get 14-15 medium / large sized knots. Bake the knots for 10-12 minutes at 425 degrees.
- While the dough is baking, heat the butter and olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and let it simmer until fragrant but not browned. Once fragrant, reduce the heat to low, and add the fresh chopped parsley. Stir well.
- Once the knots are finished baking toss them in the garlic butter mixture. Toss until they are well coated. Dust them with the grated parmesan cheese and extra fresh chopped parsley. To get the parmesan cheese extra crispy broil the knots in an oven safe pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish them with a pinch of flaky salt and serve warm.
One Comment on “Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe with Parmesan”
I made these last night for a last minute dinner with some family. They made a quick, weeknight dinner seem like a lot more effort went into it! We will use the leftover dough for pizza dinner tonight.