Homemade Parmesan Garlic Knots Recipe

These Parmesan Garlic Knots are soft, chewy, buttery, and full of classic garlic flavor. Made with a simple homemade yeast dough, brushed with seasoned melted butter, and finished with grated parmesan cheese, they are a delicious side for pasta, soup, salad, or any cozy dinner. Serve them warm with marinara sauce for dipping and you have a bakery-style bread recipe that feels special without being difficult.

Easy Parmesan Garlic Knots

There is something irresistible about a warm garlic knot fresh from the oven. The outside turns lightly golden, the inside stays tender and chewy, and every bite is coated with garlicky butter and salty parmesan. These homemade parmesan garlic knots are a great alternative to frozen rolls or restaurant takeout because you can make them right in your own kitchen with basic ingredients.

The dough needs time to rise, but the hands-on work is simple. Once the dough has doubled in size, it is cut into pieces, rolled into ropes, tied into knots, brushed with seasoned butter, and baked until golden brown. The final brush of butter and sprinkle of parmesan cheese make them extra flavorful and perfect for serving warm.

Featured Ingredients

• Active dry yeast: Fresh active dry yeast helps the dough rise properly and gives the knots their soft, bread-like texture. If your yeast does not foam after resting with warm water and sugar, it may be old.
• Granulated sugar: Sugar helps activate the yeast. It is a small amount, but it plays an important role in getting the dough started.
• Lukewarm water: Warm water wakes up the yeast. It should feel warm, not hot.
• Olive oil: Olive oil is used in the dough and also helps keep the dough from sticking while it rises.
• All-purpose flour: Flour creates the base of the dough. Start with the lower amount and add more as needed until the dough is tacky but not overly sticky.
• Butter: Melted butter is brushed over the knots before and after baking for a rich flavor and golden finish.
• Garlic: Finely minced garlic is mixed into the butter to give these knots their bold garlic flavor.
• Italian seasoning: This adds an herby flavor that works well with the garlic and parmesan.
• Parmesan cheese: Grated parmesan adds a salty, savory finish that makes these homemade garlic knots especially delicious.

How to Make Parmesan Garlic Knots

1. Activate the yeast. Add the warm water, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar to a bowl. Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes. When the yeast is ready, a foamy layer will appear on top.
2. Make the dough and let it rise. Add olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until a tacky dough forms. Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise until doubled in size.
3. Shape the knots. Once the dough has risen, roll it into a 10-inch log and cut it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch rope, tie it into a knot, and tuck the ends underneath. Place the knots on a greased baking sheet.
4. Brush with garlic butter. Mix melted butter with Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper. Brush the mixture generously over the tops of the knots before baking.
5. Bake and finish. Bake the garlic knots until they are golden brown. Brush them again with the remaining butter and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese before serving.

FAQ

Storage

Let the parmesan garlic knots cool completely before placing them in an airtight container. Store them at room temperature or in the refrigerator. For the best texture, warm them before serving so the butter softens and the bread becomes tender again.

Parmesan Garlic Knots

These parmesan garlic knots are soft, chewy, buttery, and delicious served warm with marinara sauce.

By: Linley Hanson

Prep: 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups water, lukewarm
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3.5-4 cups all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 4 tablespoons garlic, finely minced
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

• Add the yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water to the bowl of a stand mixer. Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes, or until a bubbly foam forms on top.
  
• Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix on low for 8 to 10 minutes. The dough should be tacky and slightly sticky to the touch, but it should not stick heavily to your hands.
  
• Add the remaining olive oil to a bowl and roll the dough ball in the oil. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and let the dough rise for 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  
• Preheat the oven to 425℉ and lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Remove the dough from the bowl. Roll it into a 10-inch log, then cut it into 8 equal pieces with a knife.
• Roll each piece of dough into a 10-inch rope. Tie each rope into a knot and tuck the ends underneath. Place the knots on the prepared baking sheet.
  
• In a bowl, mix the melted butter with Italian seasoning, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper. Use a pastry brush to generously coat the top of each garlic knot with the butter mixture.
  
• Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops of the knots begin to turn golden brown.
• Remove the knots from the oven. Brush them with the remaining butter and top with grated parmesan cheese before serving.
  

Tips & Notes

• Skip the crushed red pepper if you do not want a spicy kick.
• Grated Asiago or Romano can be used instead of parmesan.
• For the best flavor, serve the garlic knots warm with marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 369 kcal,
Carbohydrates: 47 g,
Protein: 9 g,
Fat: 16 g,
Fiber: 3 g,
Sugar: 1 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.

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Serve these parmesan garlic knots alongside your favorite Italian-inspired meals and enjoy them warm from the oven.