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Freshly baked Parmesan garlic knots on a cooling rack.

Parmesan Garlic Knots

These delicious Parmesan Garlic Knots are soft, buttery, and packed with savory garlic and Parmesan flavor, making them a perfect side dish for any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 knots
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or stand mixer
  • Dough hook
  • Plastic wrap or kitchen towel
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Small saucepan

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 to 1 1/4 cups Warm Water (105-115°F)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast (one standard packet)
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour divided
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted for dough

Garlic-Parmesan Topping

  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted for topping
  • 4-6 cloves Garlic minced (or 2-3 tablespoons pre-minced)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley optional, chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast in a large mixing bowl; let it sit until foamy to activate.
  • Add 3 cups of flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter to the yeast mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, incorporating the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, until smooth and elastic.
  • Lightly grease a bowl, place the dough in it, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-1.5 hours until doubled.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Punch down the dough, divide into 12-16 pieces, roll each into a 6-8 inch rope, twist, and tie into a loose knot, then arrange on the baking sheet.
  • Cover the knots loosely and let them rise again for 20-30 minutes until puffy.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 200-210°F/93-99°C).
  • While baking, melt 6 tablespoons of butter, add minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant; remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and optional parsley.
  • Immediately brush the warm garlic-Parmesan butter generously over the baked knots and serve warm.

Notes

Ensure your yeast is fresh for a good rise. Adjust the amount of water or flour slightly during kneading to achieve the perfect dough consistency. For extra flavor, you can brush the knots with a little olive oil before baking.