Bread Machine Garlic Knots
These bread machine garlic knots are extra soft and billowy. Slathered with a garlic butter these are a perfect to snack on dipping them in a marinara sauce or perfect along side your favorite soup.
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These go perfectly with my Pasta E Fagioli , you will even see that I was serving them with it in the photo. I know these are traditionally made with pizza dough but these are more like rolls and so good. I am from the south and we serve garlic knots with soups and pasta dishes. On a recent trip to the Northeast I got to sample garlic knots in New York and New Jersey . If I lived there I would eat Bagels , Garlic knots and Pizza on a regular basis. There is something special about all of the bread in the Northeast .

What you will need to make Bread Machine Garlic knots :
- Bread Machine -Click HERE for the one I use
- Kitchen Thermometer -Click HERE for the one I use
- Basting brush
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking Pan -click Here for the one I use
- Parchment paper
- warm milk
- All Purpose Flour
- Yeast
- egg
- butter
- Garlic
- Parsley
Let’s make some garlic knots !
Fist heat your milk up between 100-110 degrees , careful not to get it to hot or you will kill the yeast. In the well of a bread machine add the warm milk, yeast and sugar. Allow the yeast to bloom for about 15 minutes.

Once the yeast is bloomed add the melted butter and beaten eggs . Then add the flour and salt . Now close the lid , select the dough cycle and let the machine do its magic . It will mix , knead and let the dough rise all in the well.

Once the dough is ready remove it from the well and place on to a floured surface. Cut into twelve strips .

Roll each strip into a long rope and tie it into a knot. Place all of the knots onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and et the knots rest for about 30 minutes .

Combine the melted butter , garlic and parsley in a small bowl. Brush the dough with the butter mixture coating them well Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes .

These are best served warm with a marinara sauce or along with your favorite soup.

If you like this recipe you will love these :
- Bread Machine dinner rolls
- Pasta E Fagioli Soup
- Cheesy Lasagna Soup
- Swamp Soup
- Potato and Italian Sausage Soup

Bread Machine Garlic Knots
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk between 100-110 degrees
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 1 packet active yeast-approximately 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 4 Tablespoons melted butter
- 1 egg well beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups all purpose flour
Garlic Butter
- 8 Tablespoons Butter
- 1-2 Tablespoon garlic powder see notes
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Parsley
Instructions
- In the well of the bread machine add warm milk(between 100-110 degrees), sugar and yeast . Allow the yeast to bloom about 10-15 minutes

- Add butter and beaten egg

- Add flour and salt . Close the lid and set to the dough cycle .

- Once the cycle is complete remove the dough and cut into 12 equal portions

- Roll each piece into the shape of a long rope

- Take each piece and fold it over one another tying a knot .Place each knot onto a baking pan lined with parchment paper . Cover and allow to rise for 30-45 minutes .

- Once the knots have risen melt the butter in a small bowl. Add the garlic and parsley , Preheat oven to 350 degrees ,

- Generously brush the rolls with the garlic butter making sure their is plenty of garlic on each knot.

- Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Video
Notes
Yes you can but it’s a bit more work . Mix the dough as usual and then knead it for 10-15 minutes or until smooth and elastic like.
2 1/4 teaspoons of yeast equals 1 packet of yeast
Yes I highly recommend it . You will not only let the yeast dissolve but when it foams up you know it is alive and the yeast is good.
I highly recommend using a thermometer to ensure the milk is not too hot . If you get the milk too hot it will kill the yeast .
Made the garlic knots! They were awesome! Do you use 1 or2 dough strips to make the knot?
I am so glad you enjoyed these !! I only use one strip per knot.
Thanks! There so good. My husband loved them!
Can I use bread machine yeast?
I have never used bread machine yeast but from what I understand is it doesn’t have to be proofed . I would just skip proofing stage in the recipe.
I often use bread machine yeast, and I proof it with best results.
I am making them today with bread machine yeast
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These were good, but I recommend switching steps 8 and 9. If you apply the butter before baking, the knots dry out and are a little bland. The bread itself is very tasty, yet all the best knots I’ve had from restaurants are dripping with melted butter. You could also egg wash the knots before baking.
I wish I knew what I did wrong. After taking out of the bread machine the dough was sooooo sticky I couldn’t work with it
Hey Ally I am sorry you had bad results , I have made this recipe many times and never had this issue. If using a bread machine just make sure your machine lets the dough rise the first time in the dough cycle . Then if it is still sticky I would recommend kneading in a little extra flour before forming the knots .
This dough came out perfect- it made me feel like an expert baker (which I am NOT!)
Yay!! I am so glad it worked for you .
Can I use rapid yeast? That is what I have in the pantry.
I have never used it for this recipe . I think it should be fine . I don’t think you have to proof rapid rise yeast so skip that step. Then for the second rise just watch them that they don’t over rise , you may have to cut that time down. If you use it come back and let me know how it went .
I liked this recipe a lot. One problem I had was that my rolls flattened out a bit after putting on the butter topping. Any tips on that?
I have never had this issue but my suggestion is to much sure you are coating them very lightly . If you are still concerned you can brush them when they come out of the oven .
Can you use bread flour or is there a reason AP is used? Not sure if it would change the flavor/texture.
Made with AP and they tasted good. My first recipe with my bread machine. I think only difference for next time is I’m going to mix some garlic into the dough too to give the flavor throughout.
Bread flour has significantly higher protein content which leads to a higher gluten development . This gives a slightly heavier and chewier bread and I wanted a light and fluffy texture when developing this recipe . Bread flour can be used in the place of AP flour , it might just have a slightly different texture though . I also keep in mind most people have AP flour on hand .
These were the best garlic knots I’ve ever had! They were soft yet slightly crispy. Absolutely delicious. My husband was raving over them. Thank you for this recipe!
I am so glad you an your husband enjoyed these. They are a family favorite at my house for sure .
I actually add ” Johnny’s garlic spread” from costco into the flour + a little garlic powder. I’ve done melted butter & then sprinkle garlic salt & parsley ( sometimes also parmesan or cheddar cheese) on top. They look straight from the store 👌
I will have to look for that garlic spread.
Can you use whole wheat flour instead of all purpose flour? Thank you!
I am sure that is a suitable substitution.
Mine aren’t done yet, but I just had to comment. Dough turned out absolutely perfect, elastic and worked easily into ropes then knots. They’re on the rise now and will go into the oven, to be served with some leftover beer cheese soup to watch the Super bowl. Just one question, can this recipe be halved successfully? It’s only the two of us and husband is trying to lose weight.
Yes you can cut it in half , the egg is the only thing tricky. Beat the egg and pour half in . They can also be frozen . Once you make the knots place them on a tray n the freezer. When they are frozen solid you can transfer them to a ziplock bag . Take them out and let them defrost and rise like normal . It will take several hours to defrost depending on the temp in your house .
Thank you! The first batch turned out so good I’m making a double batch to take to my coworkers tomorrow.
These sound wonderful. Can you be more specific about how long a “long rope” is? Thank you!
Hey Brenda I have never measured the knots but if I had to guess 8-10 inches long . Once you make a few you will get a rhythm and it gets easier .