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pillsbury garlic knots

Easy Garlic Knots Using Pillsbury Dough

These quick and easy garlic knots using Pillsbury dough are the perfect side dish for an Italian dinner. Made with Pillsbury dough, vegan butter, olive oil, fresh garlic, and fresh herbs. There is nothing quite like putting a platter full of fresh baked rolls in front of your guests for them to drool over.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Container of Pillsbury Classic Pizza Crust Dough can substitute Pillsbury bread sticks or pillsbury crescent dough
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted I used Miyoko's vegan salted butter. Can use regular butter if desired
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tsp fresh parley, chopped
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce, marinara sauce, or sauce of your choosing This is optional. I personally love Rio's Margherita Pizza Sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
PREP THE GARLIC HERB BUTTER
  1. Cut the fresh garlic cloves into small, minced pieces
    garlic for pillsbury garlic knots
  2. Slice basil and parsley into small pieces
    herbs for pillsbury garlic knots
  3. Melt butter in microwave for 15 seconds or until completely melted
  4. Combine garlic, fresh herbs, melted butter, olive oil and salt in a small bowl and mix until evenly combine. Set aside
    vegan garlic herb butter for pillsbury garlic knots
PREP THE PILLSBURY DOUGH
  1. Open container of Pillsbury Pizza Dough and lay dough out on a surface lined with parchment paper
  2. Cut strips across to form 9 even rows
    pillsbury dough cut into strips
  3. Cut dough down the center lengthwise with pizza cutter or knife
    pillsbury dough cut into strips
  4. Tie strips into knots. This is just a simple knot, don't overthink it
  5. Place knots on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Be sure to give them a bit of space. They will puff up slightly while baking
  6. Top garlic knots with garlic herb butter
    pillsbury garlic knots topped with garlic herb butter
  7. Place in preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown
    baked pillsbury garlic knots
  8. Plate and serve!
    pillsbury garlic knots
  9. Serve along side meal or with sauce of your choosing. Enjoy!
    pillsbury garlic knots