Cowboy Butter Garlic Knots
These Cowboy Butter Garlic Knots are soft, buttery, and packed with garlic and herbs! Each knot is brushed with a flavorful Cowboy Butter mixture that makes it a delicious addition to just about any meal. Serve them warm and watch them disappear!
Servings: 12 garlic knots
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Cowboy Butter
Garlic Knot Dough
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (180 g) warm water, 105 to 115°F
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ¼ cups (281 g) All-purpose flour, plus up to ¼ cup more as needed
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Finishing
- ¼ cup (25 g) finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Make the dough
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the yeast, sugar, and warm water. Stir briefly.
- Add the olive oil, flour, salt, and garlic powder. Mix on low speed until a shaggy dough forms.
- Increase to medium-low speed and knead for 5 to 6 minutes, until smooth and elastic. The dough should be soft and slightly tacky but not excessively sticky. Add additional flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, only if necessary.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 to 45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Shape the garlic knots
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Transfer the risen dough to a lightly floured work surface and gently press out the air.
- Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, approximately 45 to 47 grams each.
- Roll each portion into a rope approximately 7 to 8 inches long.
- Tie each rope into a loose knot, gently tucking the ends underneath.
- Arrange the knots on the prepared baking sheet, leaving approximately 2 inches between them. Cover loosely and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly puffy.
Bake
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of Cowboy Butter for brushing before baking. Gently melt it in a microwave-safe bowl, using short intervals and stirring between each.
- Lightly brush the tops of the knots with the melted Cowboy Butter.
- Bake for 13 to 16 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the knots bake, gently melt the remaining Cowboy Butter.
- Immediately after removing the knots from the oven, generously brush them with the melted Cowboy Butter, including the sides and crevices.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese while the butter is still warm. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1garlic knot | Calories: 188kcal