Description
Garlic Parmesan Knots are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer featuring soft pizza dough tied into knots, brushed with a flavorful garlic butter mixture, baked to golden perfection, and topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Perfect for parties or a savory snack, these knots combine classic Italian-American flavors in a simple, baked treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Knots
- 1 pound pizza dough
Garlic Butter Mixture
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Form the Knots: Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into an 8-inch long rope, then tie each rope into a knot. Place the knots evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Brush Before Baking: Generously brush half of the garlic butter mixture over each knot to infuse flavor before baking.
- Bake the Knots: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the knots turn golden brown and cooked through.
- Brush After Baking: Remove the knots from the oven and immediately brush the remaining garlic butter mixture over the hot knots to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Add Cheese and Parsley: Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley on top of the knots while still warm to allow the cheese to slightly melt and herbs to release aroma.
- Serve Warm: Serve the garlic Parmesan knots warm, ideally with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for an authentic and delicious dipping experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to maintain the best texture.
- Using fresh garlic is key for the best flavor in the garlic butter.
