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.
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
PREP THE GARLIC HERB BUTTER
- Cut the fresh garlic cloves into small, minced pieces
- Slice basil and parsley into small pieces
- Melt butter in microwave for 15 seconds or until completely melted
- Combine garlic, fresh herbs, melted butter, olive oil and salt in a small bowl and mix until evenly combine. Set aside
PREP THE PILLSBURY DOUGH
- Open container of Pillsbury Pizza Dough and lay dough out on a surface lined with parchment paper
- Cut strips across to form 9 even rows
- Cut dough down the center lengthwise with pizza cutter or knife
- Tie strips into knots. This is just a simple knot, don't overthink it
- 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
- Top garlic knots with garlic herb butter
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown
- Plate and serve!
- Serve along side meal or with sauce of your choosing. Enjoy!
