Easy Buttery Biscuit Garlic Knots Recipe

These easy Biscuit Garlic Knots are so easy and quick, you are going to ask yourself why you have never tried then before.

This easy mini knots recipe is perfect for those times when you want a finger food quick bread to go with your meal, but you only have a few extra minutes to put it together.

These little Garlic biscuit knots are the perfect size for a side dish and they are made with refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Family Favorite: These garlic knot biscuits are bound to become a go-to family favorite thanks to their light and fluffy texture. These are great for pasta night and soup night.
• Simple Ingredients: You only need a handful of ingredients to make these homemade garlic knots.
• Quick Prep: With minimal prep time, you can have these biscuits ready in 15 minutes, perfect for a last-minute side.
• Easy Cleanup: Because you are using refrigerated dough, it is a semi-homemade recipe, making clean up very minimal.

Biscuit Garlic Knot Ingredients

• Refrigerated canned biscuit dough – I like to use the buttermilk biscuit dough
• butter – I prefer salted but unsalted works too.
• oregano – I like to use Greek oregano, but any dried oregano works. You can also use fresh herbs if you have then.
• parsley flakes
• garlic powder – this adds a wonderful garlic flavor to the knots.
• Parmesan Cheese
• Salt

Substitutions and Variations

• You can sub Italian seasoning for the parsley and oregano.
• For a lighter version of these garlic knots, olive oil may be subbed for the melted butter.
• Pizza Dough: Store-bought pizza dough works perfectly and saves time. Let it rest at room temp for 20–30 minutes before shaping to make it easier to work with.
• Top with extra chopped parsley, crumbled bacon or a little red pepper flakes for a savory twist.

Equipment and kitchen tools

• Knife and cutting board
• small bowl (microwave safe)
• baking sheet
• pastry brush

How to make Biscuit Garlic Knots

Step by Step Instructions

STEP 1 – Preheat oven to 400°F. Open biscuit can and cut biscuit dough into thirds.

STEP 2 – Roll each dough piece into a little “rope. Tie biscuit dough in a knot and tucking the ends under,

STEP 3 – Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add spices to the melted butter and brush each know with the mixture.

STEP 4 – Bake for 12–14 minutes, until golden brown. Brush tops with the garlic butter mixture and sprinkle with cheese.

Serve promptly.

Time Tips for the Best Results

• Preheat your oven to 400°F to achieve golden brown biscuits every single time.
• You can use your already prepared homemade herb butter – just slice and melt.
• When shaping, don’t over-tighten the knots—looser knots bake more evenly and stay fluffy inside.
• Keep an eye on the biscuits. The size of the biscuits used and size of the knots can vary slightly so it is important to watch them.
• These garlic knot biscuits are best enjoyed while they are fresh and warm.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve these with my easy Pasta Alforno, my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Pasta and my One Pot Spaghetti. But these go so well with just about any beef dinner or chicken dinner.

These quick garlic knots also make an easy appetizer. Just serve with Marinara sauce or cheese sauce for dipping!

Reheating Instructions

To heat up garlic knots, preheat your oven to 350°F and place the knots on a baking sheet. Heat them for about 5–10 minutes until they are warm. Alternatively, you can also microwave them for 20–30 seconds

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