Super Fluffy Garlic Knots
These garlic knots are super fluffy and soft. With the garlic butter and fresh parsley, this is a perfect appetizer that can feed many happy people. Serve with a sauce or eat it plain, it doesn't matter because it is that good.
Materials
- 230 ml non-dairy milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 7 g instant yeast
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 160 g bread flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 30 ml olive oil
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic powder
Garlic Butter
- 110 g butter
- 5 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- To a bowl, whisk together the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Heat milk to a little warmer than body temperature (approximately 105-115°F), then add the olive oil. Mix and pour over the dry mixture.
- Knead together for a few minutes and let rest for 10 minutes. Knead for a few more minutes, then rest for 10 minutes again. Finally, knead for a few more minutes, then round into a ball and put in a bowl.
- Cover with a damp towel and place the bowl in the oven with the oven light on. Let proof for 1 hour.
- Mix the flour and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Punch down the dough and cut into half. Roll out in a large rectangle and sprinkle with the flour and garlic powder mixture.
- Cut into 10-12 strips.
- Stretch a strip gently and knot by wrapping it around your fingers and pulling one end through. Tuck the ends underneath. Repeat with all the dough.
- Place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet . Gently brush the tops with olive oil and prove for 40 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F
- Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F, then raise the temperature (without opening the door) to 390°F for 5 minutes.
- In a saucepot, melt the butter and add the garlic. Gently cook it without browning the garlic. Take off the heat and add the salt and parsley.
- Take the knots from the oven and let cool for a few minutes, before putting them in a bowl and pouring the garlic butter on top. Toss gently to coat and enjoy while warm.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored into an airtight container for 1-3 days. If it becomes too stale, reheat in the oven or toaster oven for a few minutes until warmed through.