Garlic Knots with Cheese (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Garlic Butter
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4 garlic cloves, chopped finely
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1/2 cup melted butter (unsalted)
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A sprinkle of salt (1 teaspoon)
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2 tablespoons parsley, freshly chopped
→ Dough
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1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 pound of pizza dough (homemade or purchased from a store)
# Instructions:
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Set your baking oven at 400°F (or 200°C). Lay a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cut the dough ball into 12 equal parts. Flatten each part into a small rectangle or square shape.
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Place a little mozzarella in the middle of each dough piece. Close the dough over the cheese and seal the edges, forming a knot shape.
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Combine the melted butter with the minced garlic, chopped parsley, and salt in a small dish.
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Arrange the knots on your baking sheet. Coat them generously with the garlic butter mixture using a brush. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until they turn golden and the cheese oozes.
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Take them out, and if you’d like, brush on more garlic butter. Pair them with marinara sauce and serve while warm.
# Notes:
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Seal the dough edges well so the cheese doesn’t escape while baking.
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To give the knots a deeper golden look, use an egg wash on top before baking.
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Let the knots cool off slightly so the melted cheese sets nicely before eating.