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Pesto Garlic Butter Soft Pretzel Knots

Pesto Garlic Butter Soft Pretzel Knots

These Pesto Garlic Butter Soft Pretzel Knots are a delightful, easy-to-make snack bursting with flavors that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 knots
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups warm water (110°F/43°C)
  • 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Boiling and Toppings
  • 0.33 cups baking soda
  • 0.5 cups pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 0.5 cups melted butter
  • 3 cloves minced garlic

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • pot for boiling
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix warm water, sugar, and instant yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Gradually add flour and salt; knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
Shaping and Boiling
  1. Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
  2. Roll each piece into a long rope (20 inches) and twist into a knot shape on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  3. Bring a pot of water to boil; add baking soda carefully.
  4. Boil each knot for about 30 seconds on each side before transferring back to the baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Brush each knot with melted garlic butter then drizzle generously with pesto.
  2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  3. Bake knots for about 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1knotCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 4gFat: 8g

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with different herbs or spices for a unique twist on these delicious knots.

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