The Estate Bakery
Garlic Knot Rolls
The Strategy:
Nothing fills a home with pure, mouthwatering comfort quite like the aroma of freshly baked yeast rolls, especially when they are drenched in rich garlic butter and herbs. These Garlic Knot Rolls are wonderfully light and pillowy on the inside, with a beautifully golden, slightly crisp crust that perfectly holds onto all that savory goodness. Tossed in warm butter, garlic, and wild oregano, and finished with a flurry of sharp Parmesan and flaky sea salt, they are the ultimate warm and sharing showstopper for any gathering!
Ingredients
- pizza dough (see page 30 for recipe)
- 4 tablespoons butter, ½ stick
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced, about 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°.
- Prepare, proof, and divide the pizza dough into 6 parts.
- Roll out one part and divide into 4 strips.
- Use your hands to stretch out the strips to form about 5-inch lengths.
- Twist these and then form them into a knot, tucking the edges underneath.
- Transfer the knot to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Continue with the remaining dough. You will have about 24 rolls.
- Cover the knots with a clean dish towel and place them in a warm place to rise about 15 minutes. Bake until the rolls are golden, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a small pot over medium heat.
- Stir in the garlic and oregano, and cook for 1 minute or so until the flavors meld together.
- Remove the pot from the heat.
- Toss the warm rolls in the warm butter mixture and garnish with flaky salt and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.
Thing to Note:
Thing to Note:
Thing to Note:
You can also make stuffed pizza rolls. Roll out the dough and use a biscuit cutter to cut out circles. Place a few shreds or chunks of mozzarella cheese into the middle of each circle. Wrap the circle around the cheese to form a ball and place each one, seam side down, onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 400° until the rolls are golden, about 10 to 15 minutes. Serve with warm pizza sauce for dipping.
Make it "My Way":
You can fill those little circles with cheese, sauce, and meat too. Place the ingredients on one half of the circle. Fold the top half over and seal the edges. Brush with olive oil and bake. Yummy, cheesy, saucy pizza bites.
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The Heart of the Table
There is something uniquely comforting and magical about pulling a pan of warm, golden yeast rolls out of the oven, their savory aroma immediately filling every corner of the home. Drenched in rich melted butter, minced garlic, and fragrant wild oregano, these beautiful knots draw guests together, eager to pull them apart and share. Piled high in a basket at the center of the table, they turn any casual gathering into a warm, joyful celebration of simple homemade goodness.
Neighborly Grace
- THE PRESENTATION: Serve piled high in a clean canvas-lined woven bread basket, accompanied by small individual dishes of whipped garlic herb butter and warm marinara sauce for dipping.
- THE POUR: A crisp, cold, high-acid Italian Pinot Grigio or Vermentino to cleanly cut through the butter and garlic.
- THE VIBE: Casual patio gatherings, deck parties, and warm summer sunset socials under the open sky.
