Name: Garlic Knots That'll Melt in Your Mouth – Bread Easy Recipes Favorite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade); 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Optional: grated Parmesan for topping

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Ever pulled warm, garlicky knots straight out of the oven and thought, “Yep, this is dinner now”? Same. These garlic knots are soft and fluffy on the inside, with golden-brown edges and that signature buttery garlic coating that makes your kitchen smell like a cozy Italian bakery. They’re dangerously easy to make. You can start with store-bought dough or make your own—no judgment here. The real star is that garlic butter brushed on top, then again right after baking, just to make sure your tastebuds are fully blessed. Whether you’re serving these alongside pasta, dunking them in marinara, or shamelessly eating five before dinner hits the table, these knots always disappear fast. So let’s roll, twist, and bake our way into carb heaven.

1) Key Takeaways
2) Easy Garlic Knots Recipe
3) Ingredients for Garlic Knots
4) How to Make Garlic Knots
5) Tips for Making Garlic Knots
6) Making Garlic Knots Ahead of Time
7) Storing Leftover Garlic Knots
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10) Nutrition

1) Key Takeaways

Use store-bought or homemade pizza dough for flexibility
Brush with garlic butter both before and after baking
Perfect side for pasta dishes or great on their own
Freezer-friendly and easy to reheat

2) Easy Garlic Knots Recipe

There’s something comforting about warm, buttery bread. Garlic knots bring that comfort with a side of flavor. At Elena Cooks, we believe recipes should feel like an old friend — easy to reach for, reliable, and always welcomed at the table. This recipe for garlic knots checks every box.

Whether you’re prepping for Sunday pasta night or just need something soft and savory to snack on, these garlic knots are the way to go. You only need simple ingredients and no advanced dough-twisting skills. Really, it’s more fun when each knot turns out a little quirky.

This bread easy recipes classic is soft inside, golden outside, and brushed with a mix of garlic, butter, and parsley that smells like comfort itself. If you’re not already baking them once a week, you might after this.

3) Ingredients for Garlic Knots

Pizza Dough: About one pound of dough will give you twelve knots. You can make your own or grab it from the store. Either way, keep it room temp so it’s easy to roll and tie.

Butter: Use unsalted butter so you can control the flavor. Melt it down for easy brushing and that signature shine.

Garlic: Freshly minced is best. It brings out the punchy aroma that makes people wander into the kitchen and ask what’s cooking.

Parsley: Fresh and chopped small. It adds color and a touch of brightness to balance the rich butter.

Salt: Just a little pinch. It sharpens everything else without overpowering the garlic.

Parmesan (Optional): Not required, but let’s be honest — a sprinkle of Parm never made anything worse.

4) How to Make Garlic Knots

Step 1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, because cleaning garlic butter off metal pans isn’t fun.

Step 2. Roll out your dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Cut it into twelve strips and tie each into a knot. Place them spaced apart on your tray.

Step 3. Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt in a small bowl. If your kitchen already smells amazing, you’re doing it right.

Step 4. Brush half of that buttery magic onto the unbaked knots. They’ll soak it in while they rise and bake.

Step 5. Pop them into the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. You’re looking for a golden brown top and a soft bounce when pressed.

Step 6. Once out, brush the rest of the garlic butter on top. Add Parmesan now if you’re using it. Let them cool slightly, then eat while warm.

5) Tips for Making Garlic Knots

Let your dough sit. Cold dough fights back. Give it time to warm up before you shape it, and your fingers will thank you.

Use fresh garlic. Garlic powder has its place, but not here. The fresh stuff gives the knots that real pizzeria taste.

Want crispier bottoms? Bake your knots on the lower rack. You’ll get a lightly toasted crunch that contrasts the soft top.

If you’re serving for guests, double the batch. These things disappear faster than anyone admits. That’s the nature of bread easy recipes that hit right every time.

6) Making Garlic Knots Ahead of Time

Want to make these in advance? You’ve got options. You can shape and refrigerate the knots a few hours before baking. Just bring them back to room temp before putting them in the oven.

Or you can go all the way and bake them, cool them, and freeze them in a zip-top bag. When you’re ready, just reheat in the oven or air fryer. They’ll perk right up.

This makes garlic knots one of those bread easy recipes you’ll always keep in your back pocket. Great for meal prep or unexpected guests who drop by hungry.

7) Storing Leftover Garlic Knots

If you somehow end up with leftovers, wrap them in foil or toss them in an airtight container. They’ll keep in the fridge for about three days.

To reheat, a few minutes in the oven or a short spin in the air fryer does the trick. Skip the microwave if you can. It softens the crust too much.

They’re best warm, so plan your leftovers accordingly. A garlic knot dipped in marinara makes a fine solo lunch, trust me.

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