Bake these easy garlic knots and pair them with a hot bowl of soup for the most comforting and wholesome meal.
These easy-to-prepare and nutritious garlic knots are egg-free and do not contain preservatives or unhealthy additives, making them healthy. A must-try recipe that your family will love to savor takes no time to bake and turns out perfectly. Serve these to your family or guests at a house party or a get-together, and watch them disappear in a snap. Here is what makes this a knockout recipe —
Pillowy-soft and blissfully buttery Made with readily available ingredients Can be prepared in advance Scalable recipe Fun recipe for kids too!
Yeast —This is added to the dry ingredients when preparing the dough for making the knots. Active dry yeast is used for this recipe. Make sure it is not expired. You can also use instant yeast for this recipe which ensures a quick prep. Sugar — It helps in the quick activation of the yeast. Yeast blooms faster with the presence of yeast in the dough. Olive oil — This is used for brushing the knots when readying them for baking. It also adds flavor to the end product. Water — A critical ingredient used for kneading the dough. We use lukewarm water for kneading the dough. Ensure the water is not too hot; otherwise, it will destroy the yeast and hamper the activation process. Salt — Lifts the overall flavor of the recipe.
For a quick recipe — To save time, you can also use biscuit dough, crescent dough, or pizza dough. If you use biscuit dough, split it in half, roll it into ropes and then twist it into a knot. Likewise, if using crescent dough, remove it from the can, slice it into equal strips, roll it into ropes and then twist it into a knot. Bake them as directed for the beautiful Garlic Knots. Variations with herbs — This recipe uses parsley but can be substituted with other dried herbs like sage, rosemary, and basil for flavorsome and aromatic knots. The easy, cheesy treat! If you like your knots to be cheesy, use freshly grated Parmesan Cheese for baking the gorgeously delicious Cheesy Garlic Rolls. Alternative for oil — Butter is an ideal replacement for oil. Use the same quantity of butter when using it in place of oil. However, remember to add ¼ teaspoon of salt to balance the salt content in the recipe. Bake in the center/middle rack — Always bake the knots in the center/middle rack to prevent over-browning of the knots from the bottom. Additionally, use heavy-duty baking trays as the thinner aluminum trays will make the knots darker at the base and then at the top.
Frozen pizza dough Frozen dinner rolls Even buttermilk biscuits Thaw the frozen dough and roll it out into knots. The rest of the recipe remains the same.
Make ahead recipe — This recipe of Garlic knots can be prepared in advance and saved for later use. Scalable recipe — This awesomely delicious recipe for Garlic Knots is easily scalable and can be prepared in a big batch to serve a crowd. Importance of Baking Powder in this recipe — This recipe already uses yeast which helps it to rise. But you need to add baking powder to create feathery-light and super soft Garlic Knots that taste magically delicious. Yeast alone does not make the knots airy, but adding baking powder makes the Garlic Knots lighter in consistency and super soft in texture. The bread dough generally takes 60-90 minutes to proof, but with an Instant Pot’ ‘yogurt-setting,’ the process speeds up, and your dough is ready for baking in 30-40 minutes. If your Instant Pot doesn’t have a ‘yogurt setting,’ you must ferment it naturally in a warm oven. Punching down the dough — Punching the dough is essential in preparing the bread dough. During the resting period, gas bubbles are formed and are released during the process of punching. This step helps reinvigorate the yeast cells, which results in a more tender and delicate crumb. Punching also enhances the flavor of the finished bread. Some of my favorite soups are —
Roasted Tomato Basil Soup Instant Pot Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Lentil Soup Instant Pot Butternut Squash and Quinoa Stew Baked Ziti with summer vegetable
Follow the step-by-step instructions to make the best Garlic knots recipe
So, you will need to bake multiple batches to meet the demand. If you are ready with the ingredients, let’s begin with the preparation. And don’t forget to share it with your family and friends.
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