These garlic knots are everything you love about fresh bakery-style bread—soft, fluffy, and loaded with buttery garlic flavor—without any of the usual hassle.
Thanks to a simple two-ingredient dough, there’s no waiting around for yeast to rise and no complicated kneading techniques.
You can have warm, golden knots on the table in just over half an hour, making them perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute cravings.
Each knot is brushed with a rich, herbed garlic butter that soaks into every crevice, delivering bold flavor in every bite.
Whether you’re serving them alongside pasta, soup, or just enjoying them as a snack, these irresistible garlic knots are guaranteed to disappear fast. Simple ingredients, minimal effort, and maximum flavor—this is one recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups self-rising flour, plus more for kneading
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
- ½ teaspoon salt, divided
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup plain whole-milk Greek-style yogurt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and Italian seasoning. Stir in yogurt until a shaggy dough forms.
- Transfer dough to a well-floured surface. Knead for 3 to 4 minutes until mostly smooth. Add small amounts of flour as needed to prevent sticking.
- Shape dough into a ball, then flatten slightly into a disk. Divide into 8 equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a rope about 10 inches long, then tie into a knot.
- Place knots on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
- While baking, mix melted butter, olive oil, parsley, remaining ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Brush the warm knots generously with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Chefs Notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese before or after baking.
- If the dough feels too sticky, add flour gradually—too much at once can make the knots dense.
- Serve immediately for the best soft and fluffy texture.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven for a few minutes to bring back that fresh-baked feel.