These Garlic Rosemary Pretzel Knots are a delightful twist on traditional pretzels, perfect for your Thanksgiving gathering. Infused with aromatic garlic and fresh rosemary, they make a great appetizer or side dish.
This recipe is simple and allows you to create soft, chewy pretzel knots that are sure to impress your guests.
Easy Garlic Rosemary Pretzel Knots Recipe
This pretzel knots recipe features a soft dough that is boiled in a baking soda solution before baking, giving them that classic pretzel texture. The addition of garlic and rosemary adds a fragrant touch that complements the savory flavor. The recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish and yields 12 pretzel knots.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups warm water (110°F to 115°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup baking soda (for boiling)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Make Dough: Add flour, salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape Pretzels: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope and shape it into a knot.
- Boil Pretzels: In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water and baking soda to a boil. Boil each pretzel knot for about 30 seconds, then remove and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Add Toppings: Brush each pretzel with the beaten egg, then sprinkle with minced garlic, chopped rosemary, and coarse sea salt.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 pretzel knots
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
