This recipe for Browned Butter Green Garlic Knots takes the popular Pizza Hut snack to a whole new level, with a nutty browned butter bath and mild green garlic, also known as spring garlic.

These homemade Garlic Knots are perfect for a movie night, party or a get-together!

With this easy recipe for garlic knots, we’re taking the restaurant favorite up a notch! These soft and pillowy Browned Butter Green Garlic Knots are a simple but not-so-basic version of the classic Italian Pizza Hut snack.

What is green garlic? 

It’s ideal to make this recipe for garlic knots in the springtime when green garlic makes its way to the market.

Have you ever had green garlic? Also known as spring garlic, it looks very similar to a green onion, but you’ll be able to tell right away by it’s garlicky aroma that it is most certainly not an onion. Green garlic is simply immature garlic.

The thing I love about green garlic is that you can use both the white and green parts in your cooking, and it has a milder flavor compared to regular garlic, which I find lovely.

You can store green garlic in the refrigerator for about 5 to 7 days. For longer storage, wrap the green garlic in a damp paper towel, put it in a plastic bag, then store it in the refrigerator. Just like you would do with fresh herbs.

Another option is to keep the green garlic in a tall glass with some water covering the roots. Store the glass in the refrigerator.

What can I use instead of green garlic?

In this recipe, you could also use garlic cloves, leeks, chives or green onions.

In this recipe for garlic knots, I’ve partnered green garlic with one of my other culinary favorites, browned butter, for a garlic knot experience that is sure to leave you wanting more.

I should know, I devoured approximately 8-10 of these Browned Butter Green Garlic Knots in one sitting!

Why you will love these Browned Butter Green Garlic Knots:

• They’re super similar to regular garlic knots, but in place of regular garlic we’re using green garlic. However, if you can’t find green garlic, regular garlic will do just fine!
• When the garlic knots are fresh and hot out of the oven, they are bathed in a heavenly mixture of nutty browned butter mixed with minced green garlic and chopped parsley. DIVINE! 
• You can dip them in all kinds of delicious sauces and/or melted cheese making them ideal for movie nights or parties. 

Tips for making better-than Pizza Hut Garlic Knots at home:

• The first step is to make a pizza dough, but you can also substitute store bought pizza dough for a short cut.  The addition of the brown butter and green garlic will still take it over the top and make these taste not-so-store bought
• If you prefer your garlic knots on the crispier side, use bread flour. I like mine to have a softer texture, so all-purpose flour is what you’ll want to use to achieve that result.
• Don’t forget a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt to seal the deal!

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Browned Butter Green Garlic Knots

These Browned Butter Green Garlic Knots take the nostalgic snack to a whole new level, with a nutty browned butter bath and mild green garlic, also known as spring garlic.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword homemade garlic knots, Pizza Hut garlic knots, recipe for garlic knots

Prep Time 2 hours

Cook Time 13 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 13 minutes

Servings 20

Calories 90 kcal

Author Denisse

Ingredients

For the dough:

• 3/4 cup warm water 105°F-115°F
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 package
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour bread flour will yield crispier knots
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar

For the brown butter topping:

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 bulbs green garlic white and light green parts minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley minced
• 1 teaspoon flaky salt

Instructions

1. Pour the warm water into the bowl of a stand mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, until a froth begins to form. 

2. Add flour, salt and sugar and olive oil. Mix on medium speed with the dough hook (or knead by hand for about 5-10 minutes until an elastic dough forms). Shape the dough into a ball and lightly coat with olive oil. Place in a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap and set it at room temperature to rise to double its size, about 1 1/2 hours. 

3. Cut the dough into quarters and shape into 1/2 inch thick rectangles. Line a baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper. Working on a lightly floured surface, slice each rectangle into 5 strips and form each strip into a knot. Place knots on baking sheet, leaving space for the dough to rise, and brush with olive oil. Loosely cover baking sheet with plastic wrap and allow to rise a second time until doubled in size, about 60-90 minutes.

4. Preheat the oven to 400°. Uncover the knots and bake in the oven 12-14 minutes, or until nicely browned on top. 

5. Melt the butter in a small pot over low heat until browned. Add the green garlic and cook for another about 1-2 minutes. Add the parsley and stir to combine. Remove from heat. Brush cooked knots with garlic parsley butter mixture and sprinkle with sea salt just before serving.

Recipe Notes

• The first step is to make a pizza dough, but you can also substitute store bought pizza dough for a short cut.  The addition of the brown butter and green garlic will still take it over the top and make these taste not-so-store bought
• If you prefer your garlic knots on the crispier side, use bread flour. I like mine to have a softer texture, so all-purpose flour is what you'll want to use to achieve that result.
• Don't forget a generous sprinkle of flaky sea salt to seal the deal!