Easy Garlic Knots Recipe

Garlic knots remind me of the days when my grandma used to make us garlicky bread, we called them Pampushky. In the Slavic culture, we believe anything with garlic is good for you! We often had different garlicky breads as an appetizer or side on constant repeat at the table. It was the best and yummiest way to sop up the extra soup broth in our bowls or gravy on our plates.

Naturally, this homemade garlic knots recipe has been on repeat in my home since the day Tim and I got married — almost 20 years ago. I love how easy they are to prep, and in the summer they’re a staple with a salad, but in the winter, they’re perfect with soup.

Easy Garlic Knots Video

Pizza Dough Options

You can absolutely use your favorite pizza dough, but these are the options I’ve relied on for the past 20 years.

• My Go-To Overnight Pizza Dough: This is the easiest dough to make and the one I reach for most often. You can prepare it a day ahead, so there is no extra prep to worry about on pizza night. You can even make it up to a week in advance.
• Last-Minute Pizza Dough: Perfect for when the craving hits and you want pizza the same day. It comes together in just a few hours.
• Sourdough Pizza Dough: A great option for all my sourdough bakers. If you have starter on hand, this dough has amazing flavor, though it does need a little extra resting time.
• Trader Joe’s Pizza Dough: Trader Joe’s has a great ready-to-use dough in the refrigerated section for those busy nights or when you are in a pinch. Plan on grabbing at least two bags!

How to Make this Garlic Knots Recipe

My quick garlic knots recipe is so easy a monkey could do it. Don’t believe me? Try it!

• Prep the pizza dough: Prepare a batch of pizza dough or pick up pre-made dough from the grocery store for a shortcut.
• Shape the dough: Using a sharp knife, slice the pizza dough into thin strips on a floured surface. Next, tie each strip into a knot.
• Make the butter mixture: Combine all the butter mixture ingredients (unsalted butter, garlic, and parsley) in a bowl.
• Bake the knots: Assemble the knots on a prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake them in the oven for 10-12 minutes at 400℉, or until they turn golden brown.
• Slather with garlic herb butter: Quickly slather each garlic knot with the melted butter mixture while they’re still warm. Serve and enjoy!

Garlic Knot Tips & Tricks

I don’t think you need any tips to make this easy recipe for garlic knots even better. But – I still want to share a few extra tips I’ve discovered over the years!

• Avoid rolling the dough too thin: It’s best not to roll the dough too thinly – about 1/2-inch to 1-inch thick is best. This ensures that the knots are sturdy enough to shape and dip.
• Play around with different seasonings: It’s so easy to tweak the seasoning ingredients and alter them to your specific taste buds. Garlic powder, fresh rosemary, basil, parsley, or oregano are all great options. Want cheesy garlic knots? Toss in Parmesan cheese or asiago cheese.
• Slather the knots right away: Once you pull the knots out of the oven, slather them in garlic butter right away. (This silicone tool is a must!). Slathering right away helps the seasoning stick to the knots, while also keeping them nice and moist.
• Use a dough substitute (optional): If needed, you can use Pillsbury crescent dough instead of homemade pizza dough. Also, Trader Joe’s has a great premade pizza dough in the refrigerated section if you’re looking for a shortcut!

Storing Garlic Knots

Whether you have a handful of knots to store for the next week or you doubled or tripled the recipe to freeze some, here are all my storage tips.

• Refrigerator: Keep garlic knots on hand for up to a week by storing them in an airtight container in the fridge.
• Freezer (Baked): If you want to store garlic knots for up to one month, freeze them. Place them on a lined baking sheet and pop them in the freezer. Once completely frozen, transfer the garlic knots to a freezer-safe bag. To thaw, place them in the fridge overnight.
• Freezer (Raw): If you’d like to have garlic knots on hand for up to three months, double or triple the recipe and freeze them raw. Assemble them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and pop it into the freezer. When they’re fully frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen according to the recipe instructions.

More Tasty Bread Recipes

• Easy Focaccia Bread Recipe – Herby Italian flatbread
• Olive Garden Breadsticks – Delicious homemade breadsticks
• Easy Homemade Naan Bread – Indian-style flatbread
• Ukrainian Garlic Bread (Pampushky) – Garlic and herb buns

Recipe

Easy Garlic Knots Recipe

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Servings

30 Pieces

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 13 minutes mins

Total Time 33 minutes mins

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

This homemade garlic knots recipe is made with our foolproof pizza dough and zesty garlic butter. Perfect for kid's parties or alongside soup or salad!

Ingredients

• 1 pizza dough
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp dry or fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic
• kosher salt to taste

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into thin strips.
  
• Tie each dough strip into a simple knot. Bake the knots at 400°F for 12 minutes or until they are golden brown.
  
• In a small bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Next, add in parsley, and pressed garlic. Add salt to taste. Combine it all together.
  
• Brush each dough knot with a garlicky glaze and serve warm!
  

Nutrition Facts

Easy Garlic Knots Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 59 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 2g10%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 8mg3%

Sodium 95mg4%

Potassium 2mg0%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 0.2g1%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 93IU2%

Vitamin C 0.1mg0%

Calcium 1mg0%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.