Crispy Parmesan Garlic Knots

These garlic knots are oven-baked to a perfect crisp on the outside while remaining soft and chewy on the inside, coated in a savory garlic-butter sauce and topped with fresh Parmesan cheese.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

35 min

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tbsp granulated sugar

2.25 tsp active dry yeast

1 tsp salt

1.25 cups warm water

0.5 cup butter

6 cloves garlic

0.25 cup fresh parsley

0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 whole egg

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Instructions

1
In a small bowl, dissolve sugar and yeast in warm water. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
5 min
2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5 min
4
While the dough rises, prepare the garlic butter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in chopped parsley.
1 min
5
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope and tie into a knot. Place knots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6
In a small bowl, whisk the egg. Brush the tops of the knots with the beaten egg.
7
Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
12 min
8
While knots are still warm, brush generously with the prepared garlic parsley butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
9
Serve immediately.

Perfect With

marinara sauce Caesar saladbruschetta