Made from an easy, homemade dough, these Garlic Knots are soft, fluffy, and seriously packed with garlicky flavor! The secret to delicious garlic knots is brushing them with garlic oil before AND after baking!

Serve these garlic knots with Garlic Oil for dipping and Chicken Shrimp Alfredo as the main!

Baked garlic knots served up on a white platter.

The Best Garlic Knots Recipe

Who doesn’t love garlic knots, am I right?! They are soft and fluffy with a savory and herby flavor thanks to the garlic oil with fresh parsley and parmesan. I think everyone should know how to make some homemade garlic knots. They go perfectly with so many different meals! Plus, you can freeze them after you bake them in order to always have some on hand.

This garlic knot recipe is easy to make, and turns out delicious every single time!

Up close shot of garlic knots on white plate.

Ingredients needed

  • Water: Warm water will help to activate the yeast. Just make sure it isn’t so hot that it will kill the yeast!
  • Instant Dry Yeast: Yeast is what will help the dough get nice and fluffy!
  • Honey: A little bit of honey is a natural sugar that will help the yeast give rise to the garlic knots!
  • Olive Oil: Olive oil in the dough adds just a hint of fat to make these nice and soft.
  • Flour: All-purpose flour works great for these homemade garlic knots. No special bread flour needed!
  • Garlic Powder: For extra garlic flavor I add garlic powder to the actual bread dough!
  • Topping: The garlicky topping consists of olive oil, fresh garlic, and chopped parsley! I like to sprinkle them with parmesan cheese when they come out of the oven, too.

How to make the Best Garlic Knots

  1. Activate the Yeast: Add warm water to the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Add in yeast and honey. Stir and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
A glass mixing bowl with a layer of dry yeast granules at the bottom, ready to rise for homemade Pepperoni Bread, sits on a light blue base atop a white countertop.
  1. Make Dough: Add 2 cups of flour and oil. Mix to combine, 3-4 minutes on low speed. Slow add remaining 1/2-1 cup of flour or until a smooth ball forms that pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for 1 hour.
  2. Transfer to Work Surface: Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Shape the dough into a long log about 16 inches long (it doesn’t have to be exact).
Dough on a floured surface next to a chef's knife.
  1. Cut & Tie: Cut into 16 pieces then roll each piece into a thin rope about 7 inches or so. Tie the rope into a knot and pull the two ends then tuck the ends under themselves.
Hand holding knot of dough after it was tied in a knot.
  1. Place on Sheet: Place on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let rest for another 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat & Prep Garlic Oil: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Meanwhile, prepare the garlic oil mixture. In a small bowl combine the olive oil, garlic and parsley.
  3. Brush Garlic Knots: Brush half of the garlic and oil onto each of the garlic knots.
Dough knots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brushed with garlic herb oil.
  1. Bake: Bake for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown. Remove from the oven and brush with remaining garlic oil mixture. Serve with parmesan cheese if desired and enjoy!
Garlic knots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper after being baked.

Tips for Success

  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can use a large mixing bowl and wooden spoon instead! Once the mixture turns into a dough, you can knead the dough in the bowl until it forms a smooth ball.
  • The amount of flour you need depends on your environment. Start with 2 cups and then keep adding until you get a dough that cleanly pulls away from the bowl of the stand mixer!
  • If you use active dry yeast, you should let the dough rise for an extra 30 minutes!
Baked garlic knots served on a white plate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I serve with garlic knots?

Serve these homemade garlic knots with a marinara sauce to dip them in for a lovely appetizer or side dish! I recommend eating these with all of your favorite meals, anything from pizza to pasta to pot pies and soups! A few of my favorites to pair with garlic knots are lemon chicken orzo soup, ham and bean soup, pasta with vodka sauce, and my creamy crockpot chicken alfredo!

How long do garlic knots last?

Garlic knots will last in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week! Or, freeze the baked and cooled garlic knots for up to 3 months.

Garlic knots served on a white plate.

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    Five golden brown garlic knots topped with chopped herbs sit on a white plate, the perfect savory side to enjoy alongside our creamy Alfredo Stuffed Shells.
    Recipe

    Garlic Knots

    5 from 1 vote
    Made from an easy, homemade dough, these Garlic Knots are soft, fluffy, and seriously packed with garlicky flavor!
    Author: Kelley Simmons
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Resting Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
    Serves 16
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    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup water (heated to 110°F)
    • 2 1/4 tsp instant dry yeast
    • 2 tsp honey
    • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 1/2-3 cups all purpose flour
    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
    • 5 tbsp olive oil
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
    • parmesan cheese for serving, if desired

    Instructions

    • Add warm water to the bowl of the stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Add in yeast and honey. Stir and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
      A glass mixing bowl with a layer of dry yeast granules at the bottom, ready to rise for homemade Pepperoni Bread, sits on a light blue base atop a white countertop.
    • Add 2 cups of flour, salt, and oil. Mix to combine, 3-4 minutes on low speed. Slowly add remaining 1/2-1 cup of flour or until a smooth ball forms that pulls cleanly away from the sides of the bowl.
      A stand mixer with a glass bowl is kneading a ball of dough for pepperoni bread. The mixer is light blue and labeled KitchenAid, with the dough twisted around the mixer hook.
    • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow the dough to rest for 1 hour.
      A ball of bread dough is being mixed in a light blue stand mixer with a glass bowl on a white countertop, getting ready to become delicious Pepperoni Bread.
    • Punch down the dough and transfer it to a lightly floured work surface. Shape the dough into a long log about 16 inches long (it doesn't have to be exact).
      A floured dough log rests on a white surface, surrounded by scattered flour, with a large knife placed nearby—reminiscent of preparing homemade pasta for decadent Alfredo Stuffed Shells.
    • Cut into 16 pieces then roll each piece into a thin rope about 7 inches or so.
      Tie the rope into a knot and pull the two ends then tuck the ends under themselves.
      A hand with purple nail polish holds a piece of dough twisted into a knot on a floured surface, with light and shadow highlighting the texture—evoking the care and craftsmanship behind homemade dishes like Alfredo Stuffed Shells.
    • Place on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap or a towel and let rest for another 30 minutes.
      Six unbaked garlic knots topped with chopped herbs and oil are arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ready to be baked alongside hearty Alfredo Stuffed Shells for the perfect Italian-inspired meal.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
      Meanwhile prepare the garlic oil mixture. In a small bowl combine olive oil, garlic and parsley.
    • Brush half of the garlic oil onto each of the garlic knots.
      Bake for 20 minutes or until they are golden brown.
      Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining garlic oil.
      Serve with parmesan cheese if desired and enjoy!!
      Ten baked garlic knots sit on parchment paper atop a baking tray, their golden brown crusts sprinkled with herbs, likely parsley, and small bits of garlic. Perfect as a side for Alfredo Stuffed Shells, these bread knots add an aromatic touch to any Italian-inspired meal.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 127kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 146mgPotassium: 31mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
    Five golden brown garlic knots topped with chopped herbs sit on a white plate, the perfect savory side to enjoy alongside our creamy Alfredo Stuffed Shells.

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