Homemade Garlic Knots Quick And Easy

Garlic knots are a super versatile side dish and a great way to switch things up from your classic dinner roll. Serve them with spaghetti, alfredo, or lasagna! They’re perfect for dipping in the sauce.

Garlic Knots Recipe

I’m a sucker for garlic knots. I can’t help but pile them onto my plate whenever they’re around! Something about their shape and tasty garlic coating makes them so irresistible. If you have a pasta night coming up, you need to make these homemade garlic knots! They taste so much better than their frozen counterparts and are refreshingly easy to make. 20 minutes of prep, 15 minutes in the oven, and that’s it! Now, you do need to make a homemade dough for these bad boys, but it’s super easy. If you’re familiar with my recipe for easy homemade pizza dough, it’s the same! And since we’re using instant yeast here, it only takes 10 minutes to proof. From there you cut the dough into slices, tie them up, brush on your garlic topping, and then it’s off to the oven! The hardest part is waiting, really, because these fill your kitchen with the most amazing smell. If you’re anything like me, you’ll want to eat these homemade garlic knots before dinner even starts!

Ingredients Needed

The great thing about this recipe is that it uses simple ingredients that are already in your pantry. It’s the perfect side dish to make without a grocery trip! Check out the recipe card below for all measurements.

For the Knots:

Warm Water: Used to activate the yeast. If you have a candy or meat thermometer handy, check the temperature of your water. It should be between 100 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Any hotter, and it may kill the yeast. Sugar: This acts as a food source for the yeast, so it can get nice and puffy. Yeast: You can use active dry or instant. If you use active dry, to get it to proof more quickly, make sure not to skip step one in the instructions! Flour: All-purpose flour works great! Salt: This helps to keep the garlic knots from tasting bland.

For the Garlic Spread:

Butter: Because any good spread starts with butter. It adds richness and flavor to the tops of the rolls. Seasonings: I used garlic powder and parsley to add flavor to the knots. Olive Oil: Keeps the seasonings stuck to the bread. It also helps the knots to turn out a nice golden brown color. Grated Parmesan: Adds baked cheesy goodness on top of your homemade garlic knots. For the best flavor, try grating your own parmesan!