Soft on the inside, buttery and golden on the outside- these gluten free garlic knots make a delightful appetizer or snack!
It’s always seemed a little strange to me that we like to pair pizza with garlic bread or breadsticks and somehow call that a complete meal… Talk about carb overload! I’d much rather enjoy garlic knots as a flavorful side to go with my chicken and broccoli.
And, finding worthwhile gluten free pizza at restaurants can be difficult- I’ve never even seen gluten free garlic knots. But now, you can easily make your own!
Using just 4 ingredients, you can create a soft, gluten free dough. Then, simply roll, tie, brush with olive oil, and bake. In just 20 minutes your knots will be soft and fluffy on the inside and golden brown on the outside. Finally, brush or sauté in a skillet with some butter and garlic.
What are garlic knots?
Garlic knots are basically a form of garlic bread. They were first created in the 1940s as a way to make use of leftover pizza dough scraps. They were first spotted at a pizzeria in Brooklyn. Today, you can find garlic knots in most pizzerias and Italian restaurants.
Reasons to Love
- Buttery, garlicky flavor!
- Only 4 ingredients needed to make the dough!
- Soft on the inside, golden on the outside!
- Ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients in Gluten Free Garlic Knots
Gluten Free Flour Blend
Baking Powder
Salt
Greek Yogurt
Olive Oil
Butter
Garlic
Steps to Make Gluten Free Garlic Knots
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the dry ingredients. Then, beat in the yogurt.
- In the mixing bowl, knead the bread 12-15 times, while adding more flour as needed. You want to create a just slightly sticky dough. If desired, refrigerate dough.
- Next, split the dough into 8 even sections. Then, roll each portion into a log. Cross the two ends and pull one through to create a knot.
- Brush with olive oil and bake at 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes.
- Then, add the knots to a warm skillet with butter and minced garlic. You can also brush with melted butter and a little garlic powder.
Serve With
- Marinara
- Pesto
- Dip in a high-quality olive oil
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese or herbs
Are garlic knots gluten free?
Not usually. The knots found at most pizzerias and restaurants are made from pizza dough scraps and are NOT gluten free. But, this recipe uses only a few simple ingredients and they’re gluten free!
30 minutes
Gluten Free Garlic Knots
Ingredients
- 1 c. gluten free flour blend
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 c. plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the dry ingredients. Then, beat in the yogurt. In the bowl, knead dough 12-15 times and add more flour as needed to create a slightly sticky dough. If desired, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Separate the dough into 8 equal parts. Then, roll each piece into a log. Cross the ends and pull one through, creating a knot. Brush with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Next, bake for 20-22 minutes, until golden brown.
- In a medium skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. of butter. Then, add the garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the knots to the skillet and coat each side in the mixture. You can also brush the garlic knots with any remaining butter.