Homemade Parmesan Garlic Knots
Delicious and fluffy garlic knots dipped in olive oil andparmesan for an extra savory flavor. With step by step instructions.
Servings 15 knots
Calories 110kcal
Ingredients
For the dough
- ¾ cup warm water see instructions below
- 1 packet dry yeast about 2 ½ tsp
- ½ tsp sugar
- 2 cups flour 00 (fine Italian flour) or all purpose flour
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
For the garlic-olive oil coating
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp fresh black ground pepper
- ¼ tsp ground or cracked red pepper from red peppercorns
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup finely grated parmesan or Romano cheese
Instructions
Dough
- Proof the yeast. In ¾ cup of warm water (115 F-120 F -46 C) add sugar and yeast, set it aside and wait 10 minutes to activate.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the flour and salt and mix. Create a well in the center of the flour and pour the yeast-water mixture into the center. Then, gradually mix the flour in with the water in small increments using a spoon or rubber spatula; A dough will begin to form.
- Prepare the surface on which you will be kneading the dough, by sprinkling some flour. Take the dough out of the bowl and continue working it by hand. If the dough is very sticky, add small amounts of flour until the dough no longer sticks to your hands or the surface. You may also add some olive oil to your fingers. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth. Roll it into a ball.
- Grease a bowl with a bit of olive oil and place the dough in the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place and let it sit until it has risen about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 425˚F (220 C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out and cut into equal strips, about 14-18 strips
- Take a strip of dough and roll it in a rope, so it is 9 inches long (about 22 cm). Tie it into a knot, tucking in the ends. One end is tucked on top and the other on the bottom (see photos). Place on the prepared pan.
- Bake knots for 15 minutes until golden, set aside.
Garlic-Olive Oil Coating
- Start to make the coating.
- In a large bowl, add the extra virgin olive oil, garlic, red pepper, black pepper, salt, and parsley. Toss the knots in the mixture until well coated.
Assemble
- Toss the knots in the mixture until well coated.
- Add the Parmesan or Romano cheese and toss again. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes so that can absorb the coating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1knot | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2.4g | Fat: 5.4g