Here’s a soft, fluffy, protein-boosted twist on classic garlic knots using cottage cheese 🧄🧀
🧄 Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~10–12 knots)
For the dough:
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full fat or low fat)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the garlic topping:
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Blend the cottage cheese
For a smooth dough, blend the cottage cheese until creamy (important for best texture).
3️⃣ Make the dough
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add blended cottage cheese and olive oil.
Stir until combined, then knead lightly (1–2 minutes) until soft.
If sticky, add a little more flour (1 tbsp at a time).
4️⃣ Shape into knots
Divide dough into 10–12 pieces.
Roll each piece into a rope (~6 inches long) and tie into a knot.
Place on baking sheet.
5️⃣ Bake
Bake 15–20 minutes until lightly golden on top.
6️⃣ Garlic topping
Mix melted butter, garlic, parsley, and salt.
Brush generously over warm knots.
Sprinkle Parmesan on top.
✨ Optional Variations
- Cheesy inside: Add 1–2 tbsp shredded mozzarella into the dough.
- Air fryer: 350°F (175°C) for 8–10 minutes.
- Greek yogurt swap: Replace cottage cheese with thick Greek yogurt for similar results.
- High-protein boost: Add 1 scoop unflavored protein powder and 1–2 tbsp milk if dough feels dry.
If you’d like, I can also give you a yeast-based bakery-style version or a 2-ingredient viral TikTok version 😄
