Garlic Knots

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add one cup of very warm water to a bowl.
  2. 2Add one cup of very warm water to a bowl.
  3. 3Add one cup of very warm water to a bowl.
  4. 4Add a tablespoon of sugar to the bowl.
  5. 5Add a tablespoon of sugar to the bowl.
  6. 6Add a tablespoon of sugar to the bowl.
  7. 7Add two teaspoons of active dry yeast to the bowl.
  8. 8Add two teaspoons of active dry yeast to the bowl.
  9. 9Add two teaspoons of active dry yeast to the bowl.
  10. 10Let the mixture sit until the yeast is activated and producing bubbles.
  11. 11Let the mixture sit until the yeast is activated and producing bubbles.
  12. 12Let the mixture sit until the yeast is activated and producing bubbles.
  13. 13Once yeast is activated, add two tablespoons of olive oil.
  14. 14Once yeast is activated, add two tablespoons of olive oil.
  15. 15Once yeast is activated, add two tablespoons of olive oil.
  16. 16Add half a teaspoon of salt.
  17. 17Add half a teaspoon of salt.
  18. 18Add half a teaspoon of salt.
  19. 19Mix the ingredients together.
  20. 20Mix the ingredients together.
  21. 21Mix the ingredients together.
  22. 22Slowly add about two and a half cups of flour while mixing until it's all combined and tacky but not sticking to your hands.
  23. 23Slowly add about two and a half cups of flour while mixing until it's all combined and tacky but not sticking to your hands.
  24. 24Slowly add about two and a half cups of flour while mixing until it's all combined and tacky but not sticking to your hands.
  25. 25Flour your surface and pour the dough out.
  26. 26Flour your surface and pour the dough out.
  27. 27Flour your surface and pour the dough out.
  28. 28Knead the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  29. 29Knead the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  30. 30Knead the dough for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  31. 31Roll the dough into a ball.
  32. 32Roll the dough into a ball.
  33. 33Roll the dough into a ball.
  34. 34Pour a little bit of olive oil into your bowl and grease it nicely, ensuring you get the edges.
  35. 35Pour a little bit of olive oil into your bowl and grease it nicely, ensuring you get the edges.
  36. 36Pour a little bit of olive oil into your bowl and grease it nicely, ensuring you get the edges.
  37. 37Scoop up your dough, rub it with a little bit of olive oil, and place it into the greased bowl.
  38. 38Scoop up your dough, rub it with a little bit of olive oil, and place it into the greased bowl.
  39. 39Scoop up your dough, rub it with a little bit of olive oil, and place it into the greased bowl.
  40. 40Cover the bowl with a bowl cover or a tea towel.
  41. 41Cover the bowl with a bowl cover or a tea towel.
  42. 42Cover the bowl with a bowl cover or a tea towel.
  43. 43Store the covered dough in a warm place and let it rise for two hours.
  44. 44Store the covered dough in a warm place and let it rise for two hours.
  45. 45Store the covered dough in a warm place and let it rise for two hours.
  46. 46Knead the risen dough for about two minutes.
  47. 47Knead the risen dough for about two minutes.
  48. 48Knead the risen dough for about two minutes.
  49. 49Chop the dough into equal pieces.
  50. 50Chop the dough into equal pieces.
  51. 51Chop the dough into equal pieces.
  52. 52Roll each piece into a ball.
  53. 53Roll each piece into a ball.
  54. 54Roll each piece into a ball.
  55. 55Roll out each ball of dough.
  56. 56Roll out each ball of dough.
  57. 57Roll out each ball of dough.
  58. 58Tie each rolled-out piece of dough into a knot, tucking one end up top and the other on the bottom.
  59. 59Tie each rolled-out piece of dough into a knot, tucking one end up top and the other on the bottom.
  60. 60Tie each rolled-out piece of dough into a knot, tucking one end up top and the other on the bottom.
  61. 61You can also braid them for a fancy look.
  62. 62You can also braid them for a fancy look.
  63. 63You can also braid them for a fancy look.
  64. 64Butter up a skillet or use a baking sheet and place the garlic knots in it.
  65. 65Butter up a skillet or use a baking sheet and place the garlic knots in it.
  66. 66Butter up a skillet or use a baking sheet and place the garlic knots in it.
  67. 67Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  68. 68Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  69. 69Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  70. 70Let the garlic knots sit while the oven is preheating.
  71. 71Let the garlic knots sit while the oven is preheating.
  72. 72Let the garlic knots sit while the oven is preheating.
  73. 73While the oven is preheating, work on the garlic butter.
  74. 74While the oven is preheating, work on the garlic butter.
  75. 75While the oven is preheating, work on the garlic butter.
  76. 76Mince as many garlic cloves as you desire for the garlic butter.
  77. 77Mince as many garlic cloves as you desire for the garlic butter.
  78. 78Mince as many garlic cloves as you desire for the garlic butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 2.5 cups flour
  • 1 little bit olive oil
  • 1 little bit olive oil
  • 1 little bit olive oil
  • garlic cloves
  • garlic cloves
  • garlic cloves

Equipment

bowlskilletbaking sheetpan

Tips

  • When kneading, if the dough becomes too sticky, add a little more flour.
  • Always clean up your mess.
  • There's never enough garlic.