Soft and Buttery Bread Machine Garlic Knots

A bowl of golden, baked garlic knots topped with herbs and grated cheese sits on a red plaid cloth, with a few sprigs of parsley scattered around.

Soft and Buttery Bread Machine Garlic Knots

These bread machine garlic knots are the kind of bread you pull apart while they’re still warm because you simply can’t wait. They bake up golden on the outside and unbelievably soft inside. Since the bread maker handles the kneading, this recipe is super easy to make. If you are looking for soft garlic knots, this recipe has a secret ingredient that makes sure they turn out that way every time.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Prep Time 20

Bread Machine + Resting 2 50

Servings

Calories 150kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Equipment

Bread Machine

Ingredients

245 grams whole milk at room temperature (1 cup )
120 grams warm water ½ cup, 105 °F to 110 °F
57 grams butter melted (4 tablespoons)
480 grams all-purpose flour 4 cups
¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons potato flakes
2 ½ teaspoons bread machine yeast
2 teaspoons salt
1 egg for egg wash

Garlic Butter

½ cup butter
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or pizza seasoning

Instructions

Place the milk, water, butter, flour, potato flakes, sugar, yeast and salt in your bread machine.
Process on the dough cycle according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured baking surface. Roll into a 12” square.
Cut the dough in half, and then cut each half crosswise into strips. (For 24 stops total)
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Tie the dough strips into a knot and place on the prepared sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 ½ hours for a second rise.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the garlic knots with the egg.
Bake the garlic knots in the preheated oven until cooked through and golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Tent with foil if they get too brown for your liking.
Heat the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat, at stir in the Italian seasoning.
Place the garlic knots in a bowl and toss with the butter. Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese if desired.

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