Description
Homemade garlic knots blend Italian bakery charm with kitchen magic, creating irresistible bread twists that dance with herbal richness. Warm, buttery, and perfectly seasoned, these knots invite hungry guests to savor each delightful golden bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm water (110°F/45°C)
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
Seasoning and Flavor Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Dissolve granulated sugar and yeast in tepid water, allowing the mixture to bloom and become frothy within 5 minutes.
- Sift flour and sprinkle salt into a spacious mixing vessel, creating a central well for the activated yeast and fragrant olive oil.
- Gently incorporate liquid ingredients into dry components, stirring until a shaggy, cohesive dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted work surface, kneading rhythmically with the heels of your hands for approximately 6-7 minutes until the texture becomes smooth and springy.
- Transfer the dough into a lightly oiled ceramic bowl, ensuring the surface is completely coated to prevent sticking.
- Drape a clean, lightweight kitchen towel over the bowl, positioning it in a draft-free, warm environment to encourage rising.
- Allow the dough to expand and develop, roughly 1-1.25 hours, until its volume doubles and the surface becomes puffy and soft.
Notes
- Boost yeast activation by using water between 100-110°F for optimal proofing and ensuring the yeast becomes perfectly bubbly.
- Experiment with flour varieties like bread flour for chewier texture or whole wheat for added nutrition and slightly nutty flavor.
- Customize garlic coating by mixing fresh minced garlic with melted butter and adding herbs like parsley or oregano for extra depth of flavor.
- Prevent dough from drying out by covering it with a damp cloth during rising and storing in a draft-free, warm area like inside an unheated oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg