Coach Jim pushed his team hard to victory, but he encouraged them to blow off steam and enjoy themselves as well. Even he would get into the relaxing spirit sometimes and pull out his secret recipe for team parties and cookouts… which he shared with us. Coach Jim’s Garlic Knots are exactly what their name implies (which is why the team would always cheer when they were hot and fresh from the oven): fluffy knots of dough baked to a golden brown and covered with smooth olive oil, fragrant, savory garlic, and warming red pepper flakes. Coach Jim’s Garlic Knots only need 25 minutes, so they can be made in a flash, and they go well with pasta dinners or just as a snack. Victory finally has a taste all its own!
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, finely chopped
- 5 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
Step 3 –Roll out the pizza dough to form a 10×16-inch sheet of dough.
Step 4 –Cut the dough sheet into 3/4-inch parallel strips.
Step 5 –Cut the strips in half, making about 24 pieces.
Step 6 –Tie each strip into a knot.
Step 7 –Place these knotted strips close together in the prepared pan.
Step 8 –Bake the knots until golden-brown, about 15-17 minutes.
Step 9 –Carefully transfer the baked knots to a large bowl.
Step 10 –While the knots are still hot, drizzle them with the olive oil.
Step 11 –Sprinkle the garlic, parmesan, parsley, red pepper, and salt, tossing the knots well.
Step 12 –Serve hot.
