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Cheese-Filled Garlic Knots

Soft, pillowy garlic knots stuffed with gooey mozzarella and brushed with rich garlic butter.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 12 knots
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm water 110°F
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Filling
  • 12-16 cubes mozzarella cheese ¾-inch cubes
Garlic Butter
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tbsp parmesan grated

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit until foamy.
  2. Mix flour, salt, and olive oil. Add yeast mixture and knead until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise 1 hour until doubled.
  4. Cut mozzarella into cubes.
  5. Divide dough, shape ropes, add cheese cube, and tie into knots.
  6. Let knots rise 20–30 minutes.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes.
  8. Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, parmesan, and herbs.
  9. Brush knots with garlic butter and serve warm.

Notes

Seal the dough fully to prevent cheese leakage.