Description
At its heart, this recipe is a harmonious blend of classic bread baking and rich Italian-American comfort food. A garlic knotted yeast roll is a soft dinner roll shaped into a charming knot, baked until light and golden, and brushed with a generous coating of warm savory garlic butter. Unlike plain dinner rolls, the unique knotted structure creates more surface area. This extra surface area captures maximum melted butter, fresh minced garlic, chopped parsley, and sharp Parmesan cheese in every fold.
Ingredients
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For the dough
- 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
- ¼ cup (60 ml) warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large egg
For the garlic butter
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 3–4 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan, optional
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
- Make the dough: Add flour, salt, egg, and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead for 7–10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Shape: Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 8 inches long. Tie each rope into a loose knot and tuck the ends underneath.
- Second rise: Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 20–25 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden brown.
- Make garlic butter: Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- Finish: Brush the hot rolls generously with garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: ~190 kcal
Keywords: garlic knot rolls, garlic yeast knots, homemade garlic knot rolls