Description
Delicious garlic knots filled with creamy ricotta and topped with a spicy hot honey drizzle.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk)
- 1 cup self-rising flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1 scoop unflavored or plain whey protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (e.g., Frank’s RedHot or Sriracha)
- Pinch of chili flakes (optional for additional heat)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, protein powder, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and cohesive.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian herbs, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
- Divide dough into 12 equal pieces and flatten each into a disc approximately 3 inches wide.
- Place a heaping teaspoon of ricotta filling in the center of each disc, pinch edges together to seal, then roll into a rope and tie into a knot.
- Arrange knots on the prepared baking sheet, cover with a clean towel, and allow to rest.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley.
- Brush each knot generously with garlic butter.
- Bake knots for 16 to 18 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a small bowl, combine honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes if using, and warm until runny.
- Remove knots from the oven and drizzle with hot honey. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is well-kneaded for the best texture.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the hot honey to taste.
- Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 knot
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg