Croccante Artisan Pizza Garlic Knots Recipe
Croccante Artisan Pizza’s garlic knots are pillowy-soft, golden-baked bites bursting with buttery garlic goodness and topped with a sprinkle of fresh herbs - pure, irresistible comfort in every twist. Make our Croccante Artisan Pizza Garlic Knots Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Garlic Knots will taste just like Croccante Artisan Pizza.
Yield: 12 Knots
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (or “00” if preferred)
- 1 cup Warm Water
- 2 1/4 teaspoons 1 packet Active Dry Yeast
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
Garlic Butter
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh Parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
Toppings
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese
- Extra Olive Oil for brushing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar and yeast. Let sit 5 - 10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in olive oil and salt.
- Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Turn out onto a floured surface. Knead 8 - 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 - 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled.
- Punch down dough.
- Divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope, about 8 inches long. Tie each "rope" into a loose knot.
- Place knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover lightly, and let rise 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Brush knots lightly with olive oil.
- Place pan in preheated oven. Bake 12 - 15 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- While knots bake, melt butter in a small saucepan.
- Add minced garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley and red pepper flakes.
- Brush warm knots generously with garlic butter.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Serve immediately.