Garlic knots are one of those small joys that make any meal feel a little more indulgent. They’re soft, golden, and generously brushed with a fragrant garlic-butter mixture that’s impossible to resist. Whether you serve them as a side to pasta, with a bowl of soup, or just eat them on their own, garlic knots always bring comfort and flavor to the table.
Making garlic knots at home is easier than you might think. You can use homemade pizza dough if you have the time, or keep things simple with store-bought dough, both work beautifully. Once the dough is portioned, it’s rolled into strips and tied into knots. It’s a fun, hands-on process that doesn’t need to be perfect, in fact, their slightly irregular shapes make them even more charming.
While the knots bake until golden brown, you make the magic: a warm mixture of melted butter, minced garlic, parsley, and a touch of salt. Some people like to add a pinch of grated parmesan for extra flavor, and it’s a great option if you’re going for that classic pizzeria vibe.
As soon as the knots come out of the oven, they’re brushed with the garlic butter so it soaks into every nook and cranny. The result is a tender, buttery roll with crispy edges and a bold, garlicky finish. Serve them warm and fresh, they’re best that way, and watch how quickly they disappear.
Garlic knots are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. They’re great for family dinners, game day spreads, or even just as a snack with some marinara sauce for dipping. You can even prep them ahead of time and reheat before serving.
Simple, flavorful, and always satisfying, garlic knots turn humble dough into something truly crave-worthy. Try them once, and they’ll become a regular request at your table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped, fresh
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the dough into thin strips, about 1/2 inch wide.
- Twist each strip into a knot and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the knots are baking, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Remove the knots from the oven and brush with the garlic butter mixture while still warm.
- Sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Garlic knots are the best! I love that you use pizza dough! So clever!!!
Why use fresh parsley? Dried herbs work just fine… right?
These garlic knots are amazing! I made them for my family and they disappeared in minutes. So easy to follow the recipe. Definitely a keeper!
I didn’t have parmesan, so I used cheddar instead. They don’t taste the same, but they still came out pretty good!
Cheddar? That’s not even close to the original idea! But if it worked for you, great.
Cheddar sounds interesting! I might try that next time. Glad they turned out good!
These garlic knots are AMAZING! I couldn’t stop eating them. 💖
I tried these too! They are super good, just like you said! 😍
They look great, but my dough never rises. Any tips?
Garlic knots? More like garlic dreams! 😍
Why do we need to twist the dough, can’t we just make balls? Seems unnecessary.
Twisting the dough gives it more surface area to soak up that garlicky goodness. Trust me, it makes a difference!
Too salty for my taste. I dunno if I did it wrong or what, but it wasn’t for me.
I was a bit skeptical at first. I thought they would be too buttery, but they turned out just right! I might add more garlic next time though.
Yum! I put a bit of extra cheese on top, turned out great. Dinner’s sorted!