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    Vegan Garlic Knots ~ With Pizza Dough Option

    Published:Nov 11, 2021ยท Modified: Nov 19, 2021 by Keri Bevan

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    These vegan garlic knots are the ultimate buttery pull apart bread. They're like pizza dough, but kicked up a notch with a lush infusion of garlic and rosemary.

    I'll show you how to make them from scratch (hint: it's easy). And, I'll also give you a shortcut option using a pre-made pizza dough. Your choice!

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    vegan garlic knots with marinara dipping sauce
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    • ๐Ÿ’šReasons You'll Love This Recipe
    • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณInstructions For Homemade Vegan Garlic Knots
    • ๐Ÿ’กHow To Make Vegan Garlic Knots From Pizza Dough
    • โญExpert Tips
    • โ„๏ธStorage Instructions
    • ๐Ÿ™‹Frequently Asked Questions
    • ๐Ÿ“– Recipe
    • Storage Instructions:
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    This recipe is perfect for anyone craving this iconic takeaway appetizer, but wants it dairy free.

    Every great American pizzeria makes their own version of garlic knots, but as we know, butter isn't vegan friendly. But, never fear vegans...I have your back! These vegan garlic knots are so fluffy and buttery, your non-vegan friends will never guess that they're dairy free. Serve them with pizza or a vegan pasta bake.

    Let's start with how to make these tasty treats from scratch...Personally I think they're way better made from scratch, but if you're short on time I won't judge you for using the pre-made pizza dough shortcut:)

    Related Recipe: Homemade Semolina Bread

    ๐Ÿ’šReasons You'll Love This Recipe

    ๐Ÿ’šThis is a versatile recipe that goes just as well with your favorite midweek pasta dinner as it does with a sumptuous holiday spread.

    ๐Ÿ’šI've given you two options for making vegan garlic knots - you can make them from scratch, or you can skip the bread making and make them from store-bought pizza dough.

    garlic knots pizza dough.

    ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐ŸณInstructions For Homemade Vegan Garlic Knots

    Make The Dough

    • First of all, preheat your oven to 400 F (205 C). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside while you make the dough.
    • Proof your yeast in a bowl of warm water mixed with a tablespoon of sugar. The optimal temperature for proofing yeast is 105-110 F (40-43 C). If you don't have a thermometer, test it with your finger. It should be warm, but not hot. The yeast should froth. If it doesn't, start over with a new package of yeast.
    • While your yeast is proofing, mix your flour, garlic powder, onion powder and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
    A person kneading pizza dough.

    Knead The Dough

    • Add the olive oil and yeast mixture to the flour and mix everything together with a wooden spoon. When the dough starts to hold together, knead it a few times with your hands. If it's too sticky, add more flour. The dough should be soft and elastic.
    • Take the dough out of your mixing bowl, and grease the bowl generously with olive oil. Put the dough back in the bowl, set it on top of your oven and cover it with a tea towel. Allow the dough to rise for 60 minutes.
    Pizza dough that's shaped into a knot.

    Shape The Dough

    • Next, punch the dough down. Lightly flour your countertop and roll it into a 16" log. Cut the log into 10 equal pieces.
    • Now, take each individual dough ball, and roll them into an 8" logs. Tie the log into a knot, tuck the ends under and seal them under the knot.
    • Transfer your vegan garlic knots to the prepared baking tray, and brush them with olive oil. Let them rest on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Now, put them in the oven to bake for 20-23 minutes or until they're lightly golden.
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    Make The Garlic Butter Topping

    • While your garlic knots are baking, make your butter and garlic topping.
    • Melt your vegan butter in a saute pan, and saute your minced garlic and rosemary for 30 seconds. Be careful to not let the garlic burn! Set the butter infusion aside until your garlic knots are done baking.
    • Once your garlic knots are toasty golden, take them out of the oven and brush them generously with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with (optional) vegan Parmesan cheese and allow the dough balls to soak in the buttery mixture for 3-5 minutes. Serve warm with a side of marinara sauce!

    ๐Ÿ’กHow To Make Vegan Garlic Knots From Pizza Dough

    • Use 1 pound of ready made pizza dough from the chilled section at the grocery store.
    • 1 pound of dough will yield slightly more garlic knots than my homemade recipe, so you'll have a few extra.
    • Roll the store bought pizza dough into an 18" inch log, and cut it into 12 pieces.
    • Proceed with the recipe following the instructions for the homemade garlic knots. Easy peasy!

    โญExpert Tips

    • For a super soft dough, use 00 Italian bread flour. The recipe will still be wonderful with standard bread flour, but if you want pizza shop perfection, 00 bread flour is the answer.
    • Adjust the flour during kneading if needed. The dough should be smooth and elastic but not overly sticky. Don't be shy about adding a bit more flour if necessary.
    • Don't skip greasing the bowl with olive oil before the rise. It prevents sticking and adds a touch of richness to the dough.
    • Feel free to get creative with additional herbs or spices in the doug
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    If so, I'd love to see it! Tag me on Instagram @thisdailydish. Or, leave me a comment below. It makes my day and your feedback helps other readers.

    โ„๏ธStorage Instructions

    To store your vegan garlic knots, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want to keep them longer, refrigerate them for up to a week. For freezing, store the knots in a sealed bag, and they can last for about a month. When reheating, whether from the fridge or freezer, use an oven or toaster oven for a few minutes to restore that fresh-out-of-the-oven goodness.

    ๐Ÿ™‹Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I make vegan garlic knots gluten free?

    I haven't tried it, but I assume if you substitute the bread flour for your preferred gluten free flour in a 1:1 ratio, it should work.

    Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour?

    Absolutely, you can use all-purpose flour as a substitute for bread flour in this recipe. Keep in mind that the texture might vary slightly - bread flour typically gives a chewier result due to its higher protein content. However, using all-purpose flour will still yield delicious garlic knots. If you find the dough is a bit sticky or too soft, you can adjust by adding a bit more flour during the kneading process until it reaches the desired consistency.

    Can I prep these vegan garlic knots ahead of time?

    You can prep the garlic knots ahead by shaping and freezing the dough. After freezing, transfer the knots to a sealed bag, label it with the date, and store in the freezer for up to a month. On baking day, let them thaw and rise for 1-2 hours before brushing with olive oil and baking.

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    ๐Ÿ“– Recipe

    vegan garlic knots

    Vegan Garlic Knots

    Keri Bevan
    These homemade vegan garlic knots are so decadently buttery and garlicky, no one will know they are dairy free. Serve these tasty bite sized treat with a side of marinara and wait for the compliments to start rolling in!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Rising Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American, Mediterranean
    Servings 10 pieces
    Calories 167 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For Vegan Garlic Knots From Scratch

    • 2ยผ teaspoons yeast (one package)
    • 1 tablespoon sugar
    • ยพ cup warm water *see note 1
    • 2 cups bread flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ยฝ teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra

    Garlic Butter

    • ยผ cup vegan butter
    • ยฝ tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
    • 1 tablespoon vegan parmesan cheese *optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400ยฐF (205ยฐC). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
    • Combine the yeast, sugar and water in a small bowl and set aside until it becomes foamy (about 5 minutes). *see note 1
    • In a large bowl combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Mix well.
    • Add the olive oil and yeast mixture. Using a wooden spoon, stir until the dough starts to come together.
    • Using your hands, knead the dough into a ball. If it's too sticky add more flour until the dough is smooth, elastic and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
    • Remove the dough from the bowl and grease the bowl with olive oil. Return the dough to the bowl, set it on top of the oven, cover with a tea towel and leave it to rise for 60 minutes.
    • Punch the dough down and, on a lightly floured surface, roll it into a log that's 16 inches long. Cut the dough into 10 equal sized pieces. Roll each ball of dough into a 8 inch log, tie in a knot and pull the opposing ends together to form a "knot ball". Transfer the garlic knots to the baking tray and lightly brush each ball with olive oil. Allow the garlic knots to rest on top of the oven for 5 minutes.
    • Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-23 minutes, or until the garlic knots are golden brown.
    • While the garlic knots are baking, begin to prepare your garlic butter. In a small saucepan melt the vegan butter. Add the garlic and fresh rosemary and saute for 1 minute, keeping a close eye on the garlic to ensure it doesn't burn.
    • As soon as the dough balls come of the oven, brush them with the garlic butter. Allow them to rest for 3-4 minutes so that the garlic butter has time to soak in. Sprinkle with (optional) vegan parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

    Notes

    1)Yeast dies at 138 degrees and above, so it's important that your water is the correct temperature. If you have a thermometer, the correct temp should be between 105-110 degrees.ย  If you don't have a thermometer, you can use the finger test.ย  Our bodies are 98 degrees, so the water should feel slightly warm to the touch, but not hot.ย  Don't forget to add your sugar in.ย  Never add salt in at this stage, as it will kill your yeast.

    Storage Instructions:

    To store your vegan garlic knots, place them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. If you want to keep them longer, refrigerate them for up to a week. For freezing, store the knots in a sealed bag, and they can last for about a month. When reheating, whether from the fridge or freezer, use an oven or toaster oven for a few minutes to restore that fresh-out-of-the-oven goodness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 167kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 280mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 219IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 1mg
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