By Becky Hardin
Published Sep 7, 2021
These made from scratch garlic knots are a wonderful addition to any table. Fluffy and light and brushed with garlic butter, this is one delicious recipe!
Homemade Garlic Knots Recipe
I can never say no to garlic bread , and these garlic knots hit all the right spots. Perfect to serve as a holiday side, or as an appetizer with your favorite dips, this is a must-try recipe!
Made from scratch, you are sure to impress with these beauties!
Be sure to try my Garlic Pull Apart Rolls and Homemade Garlic Bread too!
Why you’ll love this Easy Garlic Knots recipe:
- QUICK AND EASY: These are quick to prep and cook, you just need to have a bit of patience to allow the dough to rise.
- MAKE AHEAD: These knots have a fairly good shelf life and can be made days ahead of time, perfect if you are planning to serve them as part of a big feast.
- PERFECT FOR ANY OCCASION : These are a great addition to any celebration meal, in place of your usual dinner rolls, and they work great with your favorite Italian dishes too.
How to Make Garlic Knots from Scratch
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- Activate the yeast in sugar and water.
- Stir in oil, salt, and flour.
- Turn the dough out onto a surface and knead.
- Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise.
- Cut the dough into pieces and tie into knots.
- Allow to rest.
- Bake.
- Once golden brown, brush with the garlic butter and allow to cool.
How long do they keep?
These garlic knots will keep well in an airtight container for up to 5 days. If you are making them ahead of time, don’t add the garlic butter, instead, brush these on before serving. If you like, you can warm the rolls before serving by placing in a warm oven for a few minutes.
Can you freeze them?
These knots freeze well, but again, if you plan on doing this, don’t add the garlic butter. They will keep frozen well for up to 3 months and can be thawed at room temperature before serving.
What do you serve them with?
These make a great addition to any holiday table, or enjoy them dipped into some marinara sauce for a tasty appetizer. Serve them up with all of these holiday faves:
- Prime Rib Roast
- Smoked Turkey Breast
- Pork Crown Roast
- Whole Roast Chicken
Tips!
- Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. It should be tacky but not sticky.
- Allow two hours for the dough to rise.
- If making ahead of time, don’t add the garlic butter til you are ready to serve.
These easy garlic knots are such a delicious addition to any table. Full of flavor and made from scratch, they are perfectly light and fluffy.
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- Dutch Oven Jalapeno Bread
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 cup water 227 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- ▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 13 grams
- ▢ 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 6 grams
- ▢ 5 tablespoons olive oil 63 grams, divided
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour 300-360 grams
- ▢ 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 42 grams
- ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 6 grams
- ▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
- ▢ 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 gram
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Instructions
- Stir the water, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl then let it activate for 5 minutes. 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and salt and stir to combine then add 2½ cups of the flour and stir again until combined. 5 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour
- Lightly dust a countertop with flour then turn the dough out on to the counter.
- Knead the dough together for 10 minutes, adding just enough flour along the way to prevent sticking. You want the dough to be tacky but not sticky so don’t add too much flour.
- Spread some oil around the bowl that you used to mix the dough then tuck in the edges of the dough and set it inside of the bowl.
- Spray the top of the dough with the nonstick spray then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1½ hours.
- Cut the dough into 12-15 equal pieces then roll each piece into a 4-inch-long rope and gently tie a knot with the dough.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then place the knots on the pan evenly spaced.
- Spray the tops with nonstick spray and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Ten minutes before baking, preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bake the knots for 8-10 minutes, or until light and golden on top.
- While the knots are baking, mix the remaining oil, butter, parsley, garlic, and oregano together in a small saucepan set over medium heat. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Stir and cook just until the garlic becomes fragrant, then remove the pan from the heat and let it cool a bit while the bread cooks.
- Brush the olive oil mix on top of the knots and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Becky’s Tips
- Brush the garlic butter on the bread before serving.
- Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. It should be tacky but not sticky.
- Allow two hours for the dough to rise.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Garlic Knots Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 cup water 227 grams, warm (105-110°F)
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 13 grams
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast 6 grams
- 5 tablespoons olive oil 63 grams, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour 300-360 grams
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 42 grams
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 6 grams
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 gram
Instructions
- Stir the water, sugar, and yeast together in a large bowl then let it activate for 5 minutes. 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- Add 2 tablespoons of the oil and salt and stir to combine then add 2½ cups of the flour and stir again until combined. 5 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2½-3 cups all-purpose flour
- Lightly dust a countertop with flour then turn the dough out on to the counter.
- Knead the dough together for 10 minutes, adding just enough flour along the way to prevent sticking. You want the dough to be tacky but not sticky so don’t add too much flour.
- Spread some oil around the bowl that you used to mix the dough then tuck in the edges of the dough and set it inside of the bowl.
- Spray the top of the dough with the nonstick spray then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1½ hours.
- Cut the dough into 12-15 equal pieces then roll each piece into a 4-inch-long rope and gently tie a knot with the dough.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then place the knots on the pan evenly spaced.
- Spray the tops with nonstick spray and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Ten minutes before baking, preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bake the knots for 8-10 minutes, or until light and golden on top.
- While the knots are baking, mix the remaining oil, butter, parsley, garlic, and oregano together in a small saucepan set over medium heat. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Stir and cook just until the garlic becomes fragrant, then remove the pan from the heat and let it cool a bit while the bread cooks.
- Brush the olive oil mix on top of the knots and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Brush the garlic butter on the bread before serving.
- Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes. It should be tacky but not sticky.
- Allow two hours for the dough to rise.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
