🧄🧀 Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots
Soft, fluffy knots with a rich garlic-cottage cheese flavor — perfect as a snack, side, or party appetizer.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 12–14 knots)
Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter Topping:
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
- Optional: ¼ cup grated Parmesan
🥣 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Dough
- In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm water, then sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Add cottage cheese, olive oil, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let rise 1 hour, until doubled in size.
2️⃣ Shape the Knots
- Punch down dough.
- Divide into 12–14 pieces.
- Roll each piece into a rope ~6 inches long and tie into a knot.
- Place on a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
3️⃣ Second Rise
- Cover lightly and let rise 20–30 minutes.
4️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake 15–18 minutes, until lightly golden.
5️⃣ Garlic Butter Topping
- Mix melted butter + minced garlic + parsley.
- Brush over hot knots.
- Optional: sprinkle Parmesan immediately after brushing.
6️⃣ Serve
- Serve warm, ideal with marinara sauce or as a side to pasta dishes.
🔥 Tips & Variations
Extra Cheesy
- Fold shredded mozzarella into the dough or sprinkle on top before baking.
Spicy Kick
- Add ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes to garlic butter.
Make-Ahead
- Shape knots and freeze before the second rise. Bake from frozen, adding 2–3 minutes to baking time.
Herby Twist
- Use fresh thyme or rosemary in the garlic butter.
If you want, I can also give you:
- A quick no-rise version
- Air fryer garlic knots
- Keto-friendly cottage cheese knots
Do you want these soft and fluffy or slightly crispy on the outside?
