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Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots
These Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots from deesviral are soft, fluffy, and packed with garlicky flavor — all while being higher in protein than traditional garlic knots. Made with simple ingredients and baked to golden perfection, they’re perfect as a side dish or snack.
Recipe Details
- Author: deesviral
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- Yield: 10–12 knots
- Category: Bread / Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
- Keywords: cottage cheese bread, garlic knots, high protein bread, deesviral
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese (small curd)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Optional: grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add cottage cheese and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into equal portions.
- Roll each portion into a rope and tie into a knot. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- While baking, mix melted butter with minced garlic and parsley.
- Brush hot garlic knots generously with garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.
- Serve warm.
Tips & Variations
- Blend the cottage cheese for a smoother dough texture.
- Add Italian seasoning to the dough for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat flour for a heartier version.
