Garlic Knots
These gluten-free garlic knots are soft, chewy, and bursting with garlic and herb flavor. They're the perfect appetizer or side dish to any Italian meal, and are surprisingly easy to make!
40 min
Total Time
12
Servings
medium
Difficulty
15 min
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
40 min
Total Time
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour Blend
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Warm Water (105-115°F)
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum
- 1/4 cup Melted Butter
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Dried Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and xanthan gum.
- 2
Add the warm water, olive oil, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- 3
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour). Knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. It will be sticky, so add a little more flour if needed.
- 4
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- 5
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 6
Punch down the dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 6-8 inches long.
- 7
Tie each rope into a knot and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 8
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, dried parsley, dried oregano, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese. Brush the garlic butter mixture over the knots.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 10
Brush with any remaining garlic butter mixture immediately after removing from oven. Serve warm.
Tips & Notes
- •Use a good quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend for best results. One with xanthan gum already added is preferable.
- •If the dough is too sticky to handle, lightly flour your hands and work surface.
- •For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
Recipe Variations
- →Try adding different herbs for variety.
- →Substitute ingredients based on dietary needs.