Quick & Easy Garlic Knots Recipe

Name: Easy Garlic Knots
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 12 frozen dinner rolls (thawed enough to roll and shape); 4 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon garlic (minced); 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt

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These Easy Garlic Knots made with frozen dinner rolls are about to become your new favorite side dish. Golden, buttery, and irresistibly soft - they're ready before you know it!

Close-up of easy garlic knots on a baking sheet, sprinkled with herbs and bits of garlic, showcasing their golden-brown, fluffy texture.

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🍽️ Garlic knots pair beautifully with pasta dishes, soups, salads, or can stand alone as an appetizer!

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My 2 Best Tips For Making Easy Garlic Knots

Rope Rolling: Roll each piece of dough gently but firmly into even 6-inch ropes to ensure uniform cooking. Uneven thickness leads to some parts being overcooked while others remain doughy. Work on a lightly floured surface if the dough becomes too sticky.

Knot Shaping: Tie loose knots rather than tight ones to allow room for the dough to expand during the final rise and baking. Overly tight knots can burst open or create dense spots in the finished product. Practice makes perfect with the knotting technique!

melissa leaning over counter looking up from a cook book.

I always thaw my rolls until they are soft but still slightly firm to the touch. Over-thawed dough gets sticky and messy to work with, so I keep them just chilled enough to hold their shape while knotting.

I brush the butter mixture before and after baking for maximum flavor and golden color. The first coat helps seasonings stick, while the second adds shine and richness.

You can enjoy these garlic knots warm from the oven as an easy side with dinner or as a snack — I love dipping mine in marinara sauce or tearing them apart to soak up pasta sauce.

🩷 Melissa

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Easy Garlic Knots

Melissa Griffiths

These Easy Garlic Knots made with frozen dinner rolls are about to become your new favorite side dish. Golden, buttery, and irresistibly soft - they're ready before you know it!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings knots

Calories 153 kcal

Ingredients

12 frozen dinner rolls (thawed enough to roll and shape)
4 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Note: The rolls need to be thawed out enough to be soft but still slightly cold. You want to be able to roll out the dough into ropes and shape the knots. This will take anywhere from 3-5 hours on the countertop or, if you've planned ahead, let them sit in the refrigerator overnight.
Preheat oven to 400ºF.
Melt butter in a pan and add garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt. After the butter is melted and the seasonings mixed in, remove from heat.
Roll the dough into 6-inch long ropes., and loop the ropes into knots.
Place on a lined baking sheet, leaving a bit of room between for expansion. Let rise for 15-20 minutes.
Brush with the melted butter mixture.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the rolls are nicely golden brown and done on the inside.

Notes

Recipe Variations: If you'd like to make homemade roll dough, try out my delicious Feather Roll recipe!

Texture Tips: For extra-soft knots, place a pan of hot water on the oven's bottom rack during rising to create steam. Remove the water pan before baking for incredibly tender results.

Scaling Recipe: This recipe doubles or triples easily for larger gatherings without any adjustments to technique or timing. Multiple sheet pans can be baked simultaneously on different oven racks. Rotate pans halfway through for even browning across all knots.

Storage: Store cooled garlic knots in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. They can also be frozen after baking and cooling for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 352mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 2mg

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How To Make Garlic Knots

A close-up of easy garlic knots—an unbaked, knotted ball of dough resting on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ready to be baked.

Unbaked easy garlic knots dough sits on parchment paper, coated with a mixture of melted butter, minced garlic, and herbs, ready to be baked.

Step 1: Let frozen rolls thaw until soft but still slightly cold, then preheat your oven to 400°F. Roll each thawed roll into a 6-inch rope and tie into loose knots.

Step 2: Melt butter in a small pan and stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt until fragrant and well combined.

Twelve easy garlic knots topped with herbs and oil are arranged on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ready to go into the oven.

A baking sheet lined with parchment paper holds twelve golden-brown easy garlic knots topped with dried herbs. The twisted rolls are arranged in neat rows and look freshly baked.

Step 3: Place knotted rolls on a lined baking sheet and let rise for 15-20 minutes until puffy. Brush generously with the garlic butter mixture.

Step 4: Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Recipe FAQs

Why are my knots too dense?

Dense knots usually result from insufficient rising time or tying the knots too tightly. Make sure the dough has properly thawed and risen before baking. When shaping the knots, keep it loose enough for the knots to expand in size while resting.

Can I use homemade dough instead?

Yes, any basic dinner roll dough works wonderfully for this recipe. Allow the homemade dough to complete its first rise before shaping into knots. The baking time may vary slightly depending on your dough recipe.

What if I don't have Italian seasoning?

You can substitute with a mixture of dried basil, oregano, and thyme in equal parts. Fresh herbs work too, but use three times the amount and add them to the butter mixture just before serving. Garlic powder can boost the flavor if fresh garlic isn't available.