Cheesy Garlic Knots (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded
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1 pound of pizza dough, homemade or store-bought
→ Garlic Butter
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1 teaspoon of salt
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2 tablespoons parsley, chopped fresh
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4 cloves of garlic, finely minced
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1/2 cup melted, unsalted butter
# Instructions:
01 -
Turn your oven on to 400°F (200°C). Get a baking sheet and cover it with some parchment paper.
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Cut the pizza dough into 12 even portions. Shape each one into a flat rectangle.
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Spoon a little shredded mozzarella into the center of each dough piece. Fold them over the cheese and pinch them shut to make knots.
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Stir together the melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
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Lay the knots on your prepared sheet. Generously coat each one with the garlic butter. Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until they turn golden and the cheese melts.
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Pull the knots out of the oven and give them another brush of garlic butter if you like. Serve them hot with marinara sauce to dip.
# Notes:
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Seal the dough well to keep the cheese from leaking out.
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For a shinier look, use an egg wash before baking.
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Let the knots sit briefly after baking so the cheese sets up a bit.