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Savoring the Flavor: Joanna Gaines’ Garlic Knots Recipe

A Delicious Follow-Up to Magnolia Table

After the immense success of her first cookbook, Magnolia Table, Joanna Gaines, the star of HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” and co-founder of the home and lifestyle brand Magnolia, has released a highly anticipated follow-up cookbook: Magnolia Table, Volume 2. This new cookbook is packed with personal stories and a diverse range of recipes that showcase Joanna’s passion for food and its significance in her life.

Inviting Dishes to Spice Up Your Kitchen

The recipes in Magnolia Table, Volume 2 cover a wide range of dishes, from pumpkin cream cheese bread to mushroom-gruyère quiche. These inviting recipes will inspire you to get cooking and experiment with new flavors. The book also provides a comprehensive guide to fundamental cooking skills and knowledge, including an introduction to herbs, seasonings, and spices, as well as tips on making your own pantry staples at home.

Garlic Knots: A Classic Recipe with a Twist

One of the standout recipes in the cookbook is Joanna’s easy garlic knots recipe. This classic Italian-inspired dish is perfect for satisfying your cravings without having to visit a local Italian joint. The recipe relies on a simple mixture of water, yeast, and bread flour, which rises for about 2 hours. The dough is then divided, rolled into long logs, tied into knots, and baked to perfection in the oven.

A Fun Baking Process for the Whole Family

Joanna shares that this recipe is a fun baking process to involve kids in, as they love helping to shape the dough into knots and watching them rise in the oven. She typically serves these garlic knots with pasta, enjoying how the flavors meld together with a creamy sauce.

Get Ready to Indulge

Here is the recipe for Joanna’s garlic knots:

Prep Time: 3 hours, 25 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 16 knots

Ingredients:

• For the dough: ¾ cup warm water, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 packet active dry yeast, 2 ¼ cups bread flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil
• For the garlic topping: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, 4 garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Instructions:

1. Make the dough by combining warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes before adding bread flour and salt.
2. Mix the dough until it’s slightly sticky but pulls away from the bowl.
3. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a bowl coated with olive oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size.
4. Divide the dough into quarters, roll each into a long log, and tie into a knot. Place on prepared pans, leaving 2 inches between each knot.
5. Brush the knots with olive oil, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in size.
6. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake the knots until golden brown on top.
7. Meanwhile, make the garlic topping by melting butter, adding garlic and parsley, and stirring to combine.
8. As soon as the knots come out of the oven, brush them with the garlic butter and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve warm.

Store Your Garlic Knots

Store your garlic knots in a zip-top bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Get ready to indulge in the flavors of Magnolia Table, Volume 2, and enjoy Joanna’s garlic knots recipe with your loved ones!