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Quick Sourdough Garlic Knots

These quick sourdough garlic knots are soft, flavorful, and ready in under an hour. Made with tangy sourdough starter and brushed with garlic butter, they’re perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side for pasta.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 knots
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup active sourdough starter fed and bubbly
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Garlic Butter
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sourdough starter, flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
  3. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and tie into a knot.
  4. Place the knots on the prepared baking sheet and let rest for 15 minutes.
  5. Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden.
  6. Meanwhile, mix melted butter with minced garlic and parsley. Brush over hot knots before serving.

Notes

These garlic knots are best served warm. You can double the batch for a larger crowd or freeze leftovers for later.