Garlic Knots in a Pizza Oven

Homemade garlic knots on a platter with marinara sauce

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Garlic Knots in a Pizza Oven

Flavorful homemade Garlic Knots baked in an outdoor pizza oven topped with a buttery garlic sauce and parmesan cheese.

Prep Time1 30

Cook Time10

Total Time1 40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings: knots

Author: Mary Cressler

Cost: $5.00

Equipment

1 Cast Iron Griddle Pan, or pizza steel (We recommend one without an edge)
1 Dough scraper
1 Pastry brush

Ingredients

280 gram pizza dough (or store bought dough)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (or more if you like it extra cheesy!)
2 teaspoons Maldon salt, or kosher salt
1 cup marinara sauce (for dipping)

Instructions

Divide Dough: Layout parchment paper on a cutting board or a sheet pan. Dust a small amount of flour and place the dough ball in the center. Use the dough scraper to cut the dough in half. And then again to cut those halves into quarters. Cut the quarters into eighths. Each should weigh around 1 to 1 ½ ounces.
Form Knots: Roll the dough balls into a 5-inch long strip. Then, you will tie each strip into a knot. Start by crossing one end of the string over the other. Then, tuck one end through the hole like a shoelace. Then gently form into a knot. If you have excess “strip” then tuck under the knots. Allow to sit at room temperature for 90 minutes to rise.
Bake: Set pizza oven to 500 degrees Fahrenheit. Preheat the cast iron pan for at least 10 minutes so cast iron is hot. Quickly remove the pan, place the knots on the preheated pan, and place it back into the oven. Bake for 5 minutes, then rotate the handle and pan toward the fire and continue baking additional 5 minutes or until the knots are golden brown on all sides.
Garlic Butter Sauce: While knots are baking, in a small pan over medium heat melt the butter, garlic, and seasoning. Stir to combine as the butter melts. Remove from heat after 5 minutes. Keep heat low to avoid simmering. When the knots are done use a pastry brush to apply the garlic butter to the top of the knots. Sprinkle with Parmesan and finishing salt. Serve with your dipping sauce.

Notes

Oven Modification: If you don’t have a pizza oven or want to make in your kitchen oven, then follow the same preparation instructions. Set the oven for 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake the oiled knots on the center rack on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper for up to 14 minutes or until they are golden brown.

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