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    Home » Recipes » Appetizer » Two Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots

    Two Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots

    Published: Apr 15, 2021 · Modified: Apr 15, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Crave-Worthy Two Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots are a super easy appetizer or side to serve with pizza or pasta. Better make a double batch!

    two ingredient dough garlic knot with butter and seasonings on top

    Our two favorite Italian restaurants in Cocoa Beach, Florida serve delicious baskets of garlic knots! We wanted to make a quick, easy version that can be ready in minutes. Now my family can’t get enough of these two ingredient dough garlic knots!

    self rising flour and Greek yogurt in a bowl

    What is two ingredient dough?

    Two ingredient dough is a combination of self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. I usually use Gold Medal self-rising flour and Fage plain, fat-free, Greek yogurt. This basic, yeast-less dough can be used to make so many things from pretzel bites to pizza crust! I’ve been using two ingredient dough for several years now and we still love it.

    There is no waiting for yeast to rise, no pulling out half of the ingredients in your pantry, and no kneading for 20 minutes. Just combine, knead a couple of times and you are ready to use the dough.

    mixing dough in a bowl

    Mix the two ingredients until the dough clumps together. You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer.

    Can I make self-rising flour?

    For one cup of self-rising flour, whisk together one cup of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Please note that this recipe was made using store-bought self-rising flour. If you choose to make your own, your results may vary and you’ll have to make adjustments to the dough.

    rough clump of dough on a floured surface

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. I like using a silicone mat.

    What should I do if my dough is sticky?

    If the dough is too sticky or wet to work with you can knead in a little more flour at a time until it is workable. But keep in mind that this dough tends to be a stickier dough.

    a ball of dough on a floured surface

    Sprinkle the top of the clump of dough with flour and knead the dough several times. Finally, form the dough into a ball.

    two ingredient dough cut into eight wedges

    Cut the dough into eight pieces that are roughly the same size.

    steps to forming a garlic knot with two ingredient dough

    Now it’s time to form the two ingredient dough garlic knots. Take one piece of dough and roll it into a long tube. Make a loop at one end and thread the long end through the hole in the loop forming a knot.

    unbaked garlic knots on a baking sheet

    Place the garlic knots on a parchment covered baking sheet.

    eight golden garlic knots on a piece of parchment paper

    Bake the two ingredient dough garlic knots at

    butter, minced garlic, and parsley in a small bowl

    While the garlic knots are baking, put the melted butter, minced garlic, and dried parsley in a small bowl and stir to combine.

    What other toppings could I put on two ingredient dough garlic knots?

    This butter, garlic, and parsley combination is the one we most commonly use but there are many other delicious toppings you could try! Here are a few suggestions:

    • butter, garlic, rosemary
    • sprinkle with parmesan after adding garlic butter
    • brush with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar
    • sprinkle with everything but the bagel seasoning
    brushing butter and garlic on a baked garlic knot

    Brush the garlic butter over the garlic knots.

    Why do these two ingredient dough garlic knots have more than two ingredients?

    The dough used to make the garlic knots is only made with two ingredients: self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. If you want to stop there you can eat the plain bread knots. But we prefer to enjoy them with this delicious garlic butter on top.

    eight garlic knots with butter and salt on a pan

    These two ingredient dough garlic knots are so delicious! Plus I love that it makes a small batch so there are just enough for everyone to enjoy without leftovers.

    Can I make these garlic knots with a yeast dough instead?

    We used two ingredient dough to make our garlic knots because it is so easy to whip together but yes you can definitely swap it out with another dough. Try using my pizza dough recipe or the dough I use to make soft pretzel nuggets.

    top down view of a two ingredient dough garlic knot

    Want more two ingredient dough recipes? Try these next:

    Crave-worthy Two Ingredient Dough Pizza Rolls are stuffed with mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, and pizza sauce! Serve for dinner or snack.

    This Two Ingredient Dough Focaccia Bread recipe is a NO YEAST bread that is super easy to make! It can be served as a side, an appetizer, or used for sandwiches.

    Two Ingredient Dough Pretzel Bites are SUPER EASY to make with no yeast and no waiting for the dough to rise. Just mix the dough, cut nuggets, dip in baking soda water and bake!

    This Two Ingredient Pizza Dough Recipe is the easiest way to make homemade pizza dough. Just mix together these two ingredients and roll out the crust.

    top down view of a two ingredient dough garlic knot

    Two Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots

    Crave-Worthy Two Ingredient Dough Garlic Knots are a super easy appetizer or side to serve with pizza or pasta. Better make a double batch!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
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    Equipment

    Cuisinart Hand Mixer
    Calphalon Knife Block Set
    Silpat Silicone Mat
    Sheet Pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 ¼ cup self-rising flour
    • 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
    • 4 tablespoon melted butter
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ½ teaspoon parsley flakes

    Instructions

    • Put the self-rising flour and plain, fat-free, Greek yogurt in a large bowl.
    • Mix on low speed until the dough clumps together.
    • Turn out onto a floured surface. Sprinkle with flour, knead several times, and form into a ball. Cut it into eight pieces. Roll each piece of dough into a long tube and form a knot. Place on a parchment-covered baking sheet.
    • Bake at 475˚F for 10-14 minutes, until golden brown.
    • While the knots are baking mix together melted butter, minced garlic, and parsley. Brush over the garlic knots.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1knot | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 0.2mg
    Course: Side
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    1. Rf says

      September 3, 2021 at 5:05 am

      1 star
      I followed the directions. My garlic knots came out hard.

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