Easy Garlic Knots: A Twist on Classic Pizza!
Discover the deliciousness of these homemade garlic knots that feature a buttery garlic and herb topping on a soft, freshly baked bread.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds pizza dough store-bought or homemade
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese optional
Garlic Butter
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper optional, for spice
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix softened butter with garlic, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, and crushed red pepper. Set aside.
- On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle about 16x10 inches.
- Cut the dough into strips and twist each strip into a knot. Place on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush each knot generously with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese if desired. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
These garlic knots are a crowd-pleaser and can be paired with marinara sauce for dipping.