Garlic Knots
Soft, pillowy garlic knots made with pizza dough, laced with butter, garlic, and Parmesan — a quick and easy crowd-pleasing side perfect for any dinner or game night.
Ingredients
Dough and Toppings
- 1 loaf pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (fresh gives the best flavor)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Increase to 1 1/2 tsp if only using garlic powder, add fresh garlic for brightness
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Roll the pizza dough into a roughly 12×8-inch rectangle on a floured surface, keeping it about 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch wide strips (lengthwise).
- Tie each strip into a loose knot and tuck the ends underneath, placing knots about 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
Baking
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, minced garlic, salt, and garlic powder. Reserve a tablespoon or two for brushing after baking.
- Brush the garlic-butter mixture evenly over each knot, then sprinkle with half the Parmesan.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the knots are puffed and golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and immediately brush with the reserved garlic butter. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan and chopped parsley on top. Serve warm.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, swap melted butter for olive oil or vegan butter and use a vegan Parmesan alternative. Store cooled knots in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.