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Easy Garlic Knots Recipe

If you have been waiting to prepare an Easy Garlic Knots recipe at home that taste and smells its best, baking this recipe will be an ideal venture! These insanely delicious, superbly soft, and utterly irresistible Garlic Knots are made from a few essential ingredients and are hearty, filling, and flavorsome!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 18 minutes
Proof the dough30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 8 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Egg-free, Vegetarian
Servings: 6
Calories: 381kcal
Author: Ruchi

Ingredients

YEAST PREPARATION

FOR THE KNOTS

GARLIC BUTTER SPREAD- MIX EVERYTHING TOGETHER

  • ¼ cup Melted butter vegan butter
  • 3 cloves of Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Leaves
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

ACTIVATE THE YEAST

  • Combine yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water in a mixing bowl. Mix to combine. Let the yeast rest for 5 minutes. 
    Activate yeast
  • After 5-10 minutes, the yeast should begin to form a creamy foam on the water's surface. That means your yeast is alive and has bloomed well.
    This proofing procedure shows that yeast is alive and active. If your yeast has not become frothy by now, please discard it and start over.
    Activated Yeast- Ruchiskitchen

PREPARE THE GARLIC KNOTS DOUGH

  • Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl.  Add in the activated yeast. Add olive oil and the remaining ¾ cup of water.
  • Mix all the ingredients for 3-5 minutes until it forms a soft, pliable dough.
    Tip — If the dough is stiff, add an extra 2-3 tablespoons of water and knead the dough. A little extra water will not harm the recipe.
    Garlic knots dough

PROOFING THE DOUGH IN THE INSTANT POT

  • Grease the Instant Pot insert. Transfer the dough to the Instant Pot. Cover it with a glass lid.
    Turn the Instant pot on by pressing the ‘Yogurt’ button. Adjust the pressure to ‘Less.’ Set the timer to 30 minutes.
  •  After 30 minutes, the dough will expand and double in size. 
    How to proof dough in Instant Pot

KNEAD AND SHAPE THE DOUGH

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. While the oven is heating, prepare the knots. Dust the surface with flour and transfer the kneaded dough onto the dusted surface. Punch down the dough and knead it for 2-3 minutes.
    Using a rolling pin, roll and flatten the dough. Cut the rolled dough into long strips.
  • Roll the dough strips like logs. If the dough feels sticky, dust it with extra flour, and let’s make some garlic knots.
  • Take a dough log. Fold and make it look like a horseshoe. We will work with the right end of the dough – Take the right end of the dough and lap it over the left end.
  • It will form a loop. Now pass the right end of the dough through it. Make a loose knot. Tighten it to form the knot. You will still have dough left at both ends.
    Take one end of the dough, wrap it over the knot, and into the hole (where you see my finger). Gently press it down. Repeat the same with the right end -wrap it over the knot and into the hole.
  • Press and secure both ends. Your garlic knots are ready.
  • Repeat the process with the rest of the dough. 
    Tip — These rolls bake 15 large knots but can be adjusted to make 24 small garlic knots.
  • Spread the garlic knots on the baking tray. Brush each roll with garlic-parsley butter spread.
    Tip — Garlic herb butter takes this recipe to another level.
  • Bake garlic knots in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes (@375 degrees F).
  • Once baked, just smear an extra layer of garlic butter over the knots, and you are ready with a much better homemade bread than its store-bought counterpart.

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Notes

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 
Can I use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast?
Yes, you indeed can. Just use an equal amount of instant yeast! Instant yeast skips the blooming process and can be added to the dry ingredients directly, unlike active yeast, which needs to be activated/ bloomed before adding to the flour when making the dough.
 
How do I store Garlic Knots?
Garlic Knots are best devoured when freshly out of the oven. But the leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature. They keep fresh for 2 to 3 days when properly stored. Alternatively, you can store them in the refrigerator for a longer shelf-life of about a week.
 
How do I reheat the Garlic Knots?
Reheating the Garlic Knots is easy, and the leftovers can be quickly reheated when needed. Wrap the knots in foil and bake them in an oven at 350° F for 10- 15 minutes or until heated through. You can also microwave them a few times for about 30 minutes.
 
Can I freeze these Garlic Knots?
Yes, you can freeze the leftovers of these delicious Garlic Knots. Cool them completely and transfer them into a plastic bag. Now, foil them nicely and place them in the freezer. They will stay perfect for about two months.
 
How to proof the dough without the Instant Pot?
Grease a bowl. Transfer the dough to the bowl. Cover the dough with a damp cloth. Let the dough rise in a fairly warm, undisturbed place for 2 hours. The ideal setting would be a warm oven. After resting time is over, the dough will double in size.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg