Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• 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

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add cottage cheese and olive oil. Mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into equal portions.
5. Roll each portion into a rope and tie into a knot. Place on prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
7. While baking, mix melted butter with minced garlic and parsley.
8. Brush hot garlic knots generously with garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.
9. 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.