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    Home » Homemade Garlic Knots

    Homemade Garlic Knots

    Published: Jan 3, 2022 · Modified: Feb 16, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Homemade garlic knots don't have to be difficult to be delicious! These garlic knots are super easy - they can be made from scratch in just 30 minutes.

    Close up photo of a garlic knot on a baking sheet.

    These homemade garlic knots are ready - start to finish - in just half an hour. And they taste so good that you'd never guess how easy they are!

    This is a great starter recipe if you've never made anything with yeast before. It's pretty hard to hurt this dough (just don't kill the yeast!).

    I think you'll be pleasantly surprised at just how easy this recipe really is.

    Ingredients for garlic butter in a glass mixing bowl.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    • Butter - I use salted butter in both the dough and the garlic butter topping. If using unsalted butter, increase the salt to ¾ teaspoon in the dough and add a pinch or two to the garlic butter.
    • Milk - I like to use 2% milk. Using skim milk will give you a leaner dough and using whole milk will give you a slightly softer, richer dough.
    • Instant yeast - You can also use active dry yeast. See the section below in FAQs for more information.
    • Garlic powder - Be sure to use garlic powder, not garlic salt.
    • Parmesan cheese - The cheese is optional. Feel free to omit it if you prefer.

    How to make homemade garlic knots


    In a small saucepan, melt butter. When butter is mostly melted, stir in milk, and heat mixture to 100-110 F.

    Yeast and honey in a silver mixing bowl.

    Meanwhile, add yeast and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl if mixing by hand.

    Yeast honey butter and milk in a silver mixing bowl.

    When milk mixture is at temperature, add to yeast and honey; stir to combine.

    Wet ingredients in a silver mixing bowl.

    Add salt and egg, and stir until combined. Stir in 2 ½ cups of flour.

    Garlic knot dough in a silver mixing bowl.

    Add remaining flour until dough clings to paddle and cleans the sides of the bowl. Switch to the dough hook, and knead for 2 minutes (or by hand for about 5 minutes).

    Pieces of dough being shaped into knots on a baking sheet.

    With lightly floured hands, shape dough into 12 knots, and place dough on prepared baking sheet. Cover, and let dough rest for 10 minutes.

    Bake for about 9-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. While the knots are baking, prepare the garlic butter.

    Garlic butter in a glass mixing bowl.

    In a small bowl, stir together ingredients for garlic butter.

    Baked garlic knots on a tray next to a dish of garlic butter.

    After removing the rolls from the oven, brush with garlic butter, sprinkle with cheese if using, and enjoy!

    Garlic knots on a baking tray.

    How to tie knots

    The knots can be either tied into into a simple knot or shaped into a fancier knot.

    Simple knot

    To form a simple knot, roll the dough into strips that are about 6 inches long. Tie the strip into a loose knot and place on the baking sheet.

    Fancy knot

    To form a fancy knot, roll the dough into a strip that's about 6 inches long.

    A piece of dough tied in a loose knot.

    Tie the dough into a knot leaving the middle open and the ends long.

    Piece of dough  being tied into a fancy knot.

    Pull one end underneath the dough into the center. Pull the other end over the dough.

    Unbaked garlic knot on a baking tray.

    Press the two ends together to seal them. Then flip the garlic knot over and place it end side down on the baking sheet.

    Stack of homemade Garlic Knots on a serving tray.

    FAQs

    Can I use active dry yeast instead of instant yeast?

    You can! Just use an equal amount of active dry yeast. After step 5, let the yeast mixture sit for 5-10 minutes or until foamy. Then continue with the recipe as-written.

    How do I store garlic knots?

    I recommend storing the leftover garlic knots in an airtight container.

    How long will they keep?

    Garlic knots are best eaten just after they're made. They will keep for 2-3 days when properly stored.

    Can I use more garlic butter?

    Absolutely! If you want more garlic butter, simply double the garlic butter ingredients.

    Baked garlic knots on a silicone baking mat.

    Serving suggestions

    Garlic knots and marinara or saucy dips like lasagna dip make a great appetizer. They also go well with pizza, lasagna, spaghetti, or soup.

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    Close up photo of a garlic knot on a baking sheet.

    Homemade Garlic Knots

    Easy homemade garlic knot recipe that makes made-from-scratch garlic knots in just half an hour. 
    4.93 from 27 votes
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    Course: bread, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 16 minutes
    Cook Time: 14 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 12 knots
    Calories: 188kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Ingredients

    Garlic Knots

    • ¼ cup butter
    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 tablespoons instant yeast
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 large egg
    • 3-3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

    Garlic Butter

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 3-4 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese optional
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 Line a 9x13-inch rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking liner. Set aside.
    • In a small saucepan, melt butter.
    • When butter is mostly melted, stir in milk, and heat mixture to 100-110 F.
    • Meanwhile, add yeast and honey to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or a large mixing bowl if mixing by hand).
    • When milk mixture is at temperature, add to yeast and honey; stir to combine.
    • Add salt and egg, and stir until combined.
    • Stir in 2 ½ cups of flour.
    • Add remaining flour until dough clings to paddle and cleans the sides of the bowl.
    • Switch to the dough hook, and knead for 2 minutes (or by hand for about 5 minutes).
    • With lightly floured hands, shape dough into 12 knots, and place dough on prepared baking sheet.
    • Cover, and let dough rest for 10 minutes.
    • Bake for about 9-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
    • While the knots are baking, prepare the garlic butter.
    • In a small bowl, stir together ingredients for garlic butter.
    • After removing the rolls from the oven, brush with garlic butter, sprinkle with cheese if using, and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • Butter - I use salted butter in both the dough and the garlic butter topping. If using unsalted butter, increase the salt to ¾ teaspoon in the dough and add a pinch or two to the garlic butter.
    • Milk - I like to use 2% milk. Using skim milk will give you a leaner dough and using whole milk will give you a slightly softer, richer dough.
    • Instant yeast - You can also use active dry yeast. Just use an equal amount of active dry yeast. After step 5, let the yeast mixture sit for 5-10 minutes or until foamy. Then continue with the recipe as-written.
    • Garlic powder - Be sure to use garlic powder, not garlic salt.
    • Parmesan cheese - The cheese is optional. Feel free to omit it if you prefer.
    • Nutrition facts have been estimated.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1garlic knot | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1.8mg
    Tried this recipe? Rate it below. Mention @i_heart_eating on Instagram & tag #ihearteating!

    Originally published 1/6/14. Updated with new photos on 10/5/19. Updated again on 1/3/22 with additional photos, tips, and information.

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    Kate got her first cookbook when she was five years old, and she hasn't stopped cooking since then! Her delicious recipes have been featured on Food Network, MSN, Better Homes & Gardens, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post, and more. When she's not cooking or baking, she can be found on her mini farm with her husband and her five kids.

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    Comments

    1. Patty

      February 15, 2022 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      I made them for our Valentine's Day dinner and called them Love Knots! Were delicious, thank you!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 15, 2022 at 9:35 am

        How fun! I'm so glad that you liked them!

        Reply
    2. Sarah

      January 11, 2022 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      I want to start out by saying this dough is dreamy. It comes out soft and supple and feels amazing.
      I made the garlic knots last week. Hubby and I both loved them. Our girls refused to try 🤦🏼‍♀️. I passed the leftovers onto a neighbour who immediately asked for your link. (I shared!)
      Today I made the dough and shaped into 8 hoagie shape rolls. And we had Italian beef sandwiches on them. Let me tell you, it didn't disappoint.
      Thanks for an easy/quick recipe I can whip up last minute.

      Reply
      • Kate

        January 13, 2022 at 11:28 am

        Thank you so much! I'm so glad that you like the knots!

        Reply
    3. Suzanne

      December 03, 2021 at 9:07 am

      I don't have my ads blocked and don't see a link for the video. When I press "jump to video" button at top, it takes me to an ad. Any suggestions? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Kate

        December 03, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        Hi! I apologize that the button didn't work for you! On desktop and on mobile, the video should be immediately under the first picture at the top of the post. Please let me know if you don't see it!

        Reply
    4. Kim

      June 14, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      I made these, put the garlic butter on before baking, then again half way through an sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. They were good but a little dark on the outside.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 14, 2021 at 6:38 pm

        Hey! If the knots turned out darker than you'd like, next time I'd suggest trying the butter after baking. Brushing the rolls before (and during) baking with butter will increase the color.

        Reply
      • Rose

        July 07, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        Hi, can you please post a video showing how to form the knots? That would be great if you could ,thanks 😊

        Reply
        • Rose

          July 07, 2021 at 12:11 pm

          Just found the video! Sorry

          Reply
          • Kate

            July 08, 2021 at 2:18 pm

            Glad you found it!

          • Ryan Chvala

            July 30, 2021 at 10:09 pm

            Where did you find the video?

          • Kate

            August 03, 2021 at 9:02 pm

            Hi! Are you using an ad-blocker? I've heard from several people who have had trouble seeing the video, and it turned out that an adblocker was preventing them from seeing the video.

    5. Clare

      June 01, 2021 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      I had a houseful of family and not a lot of time to come up with a meal. These garlic knots impressed everyone. They've requested them with the next get-together.

      Reply
      • Kate

        June 03, 2021 at 9:00 pm

        Thank you! They're a favorite around here, and I'm glad that other people are enjoying them, too!

        Reply
    6. Anugrah

      May 17, 2021 at 3:20 am

      Did you use salted or unsalted butter?

      Reply
      • Kate

        May 17, 2021 at 8:38 am

        I use salted butter.

        Reply
    7. Bread Lover

      March 21, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      These tasted amazing!!! I made them with spaghetti. Personally, they needed some salt but it could've been bc I used unsalted butter. The only thing I changed is that I just used 1 packet instead of 2.

      Reply
      • Kate

        March 22, 2021 at 12:15 pm

        I'm glad that you liked them!

        Reply
    8. Pokemon Fan

      February 25, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      These are the best garlic knots ever!!!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 25, 2021 at 3:07 pm

        Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked them!

        Reply
    9. Erin Volz

      February 24, 2021 at 10:53 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing! Immediately printed and posted on board of "things I need to make every night"!

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 25, 2021 at 8:42 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked the knots!

        Reply
    10. Mary

      February 16, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious rolls. So quick and easy. They taste like more time and effort went into them than actually did.

      Reply
      • Kate

        February 17, 2021 at 10:46 am

        Thank you! I'm so glad that you liked them!

        Reply
    11. Amy

      August 31, 2020 at 7:08 am

      5 stars
      These are so good! We run a small guest house at the base of the Himalayas and they are frequently requested with our spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. Our children love them as well.

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 31, 2020 at 9:23 pm

        Thank you! I'm so glad that they've been a hit!

        Reply
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