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Crispy Pizza Dough Garlic Knots Recipe Easy Homemade with Zesty Marinara

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These crispy pizza dough garlic knots are easy to make at home, featuring a soft and chewy inside with a flavorful garlic butter glaze, paired perfectly with a zesty marinara sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme blend)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves, torn (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the pizza dough into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) rectangle. Cut the dough into 12 equal strips, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide and 6 inches (15 cm) long.
  2. Take each strip and tie it into a loose knot, pinching the ends to seal. Place the knots about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on your lined baking sheet.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Reserve about 2 tablespoons for brushing after baking.
  4. Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the knots. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes or until golden and crispy on the outside.
  5. While the knots bake, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove knots from oven and immediately brush with the reserved garlic butter for an extra burst of flavor and shine. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top.
  7. Serve warm garlic knots with a bowl of zesty marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Garnish the sauce with torn fresh basil.

Notes

Do not over-knead the dough to keep it tender and airy. Rest homemade dough for at least 30 minutes before shaping. Brush garlic butter evenly to avoid pooling and burning. Check knots at 15 minutes to avoid over-baking. Simmer marinara sauce low and slow for best flavor. Re-brush knots with garlic butter after baking for moisture and shine. Store leftovers in airtight container and reheat in oven to maintain crispiness.

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