Parmesan Garlic Knots

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These soft and fluffy Parmesan garlic knots are irresistible and addicting! A light yeast dough browned to perfection and smothered in a garlicky Parmesan butter makes them the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

Who can resist a fresh dinner roll twisted into a fun shape and coated with butter? Not me, that’s who! You don’t need any special equipment to make these. Just mix up the dough in a bowl and knead by hand or make it in a mixer. Punch down dough, shape it and bake it on a baking sheet. 

Ingredients needed:

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• lukewarm water, between 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit, when the water is too hot it kills the yeast
• white sugar (or honey) 
• salt
• instant dry yeast (it doesn’t require blooming) Here’s a good one. I usually buy a 2 pack and pour one in a wide mouth quart jar that I keep in the fridge and put the other pack in the freezer until I need it
• olive oil
• bread flour 
• butter, I use salted butter for everything
• garlic powder
• dried parsley for a nice touch of color 
• parmesan cheese, (yes, the grated stuff in the bottle) 

The Five Easy Steps to Making Parmesan Garlic Knots: 

1. Mix up the dough and knead it.
2. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise for an hour.
3. Punch down the dough, divide, and shape into knots. You can leave the ends out or tuck them underneath. 
4. Bake in preheated oven until tops are golden brown. 
5. Brush with Parmesan garlic butter.  
6. Eat them!!! I guess that’s six steps. 😄

If you show up to a potluck with a big bowl of these soft little dough knots, I can guarantee you’ll go home with an empty bowl. They go perfectly with my Lasagna Soup.

Having fun making the dough, punching it down, and making these delicious little Parmesan garlic knots. 
~Rachel Ballinger 💕🤗

”A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”   ~Rachel 

Rachel Ballinger

Parmesan Garlic Knots

These soft and fluffy Parmesan garlic knots are irresistible and addicting! A light yeast dough browned to perfection and smothered in a buttery Parmesan topping make them the perfect accompaniment to any meal.

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 20 Knots

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

Dough:

• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm water
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp yeast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 1/2 cups flour

Parmesan Garlic Butter:

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Method

 

To Make the Dough:

1. In a mixer with the dough attachment, add the water, sugar, salt, yeast, oil, and then slowly add the flour while mixing. Mix and knead on low to medium speed for about 5 minutes until dough is soft and smooth.
2. Remove dough hook and cover dough with plastic wrap and allow to rise until doubled in size, about an hour.
3. Place dough on floured surface and with your hands shape it into a rectangle. Cut the dough in half lengthwise with a dough cutter and then cut each strip into ten equal pieces.
4. Roll each piece into a 6-8” log and tie into a knot. Place them on a baking sheet.
5. Bake in 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately brush with the garlic butter.

To Make the Parmesan Garlic Butter:

1. Melt the butter in a small bowl and add the garlic powder, parsley, and Parmesan. With a pastry brush, brush the butter over the hot knots.
2. They are ready to be enjoyed!