There are several sides that you can enjoy right alongside pizza, but there is one that people love a little more than others and that’s garlic knots. If you haven’t had this delectable delight, you might want to order some the next time to walk through the doors of Mama Mead’s Pizza. Garlic knots can be the beginning to one of the most delicious pizza experiences you have ever had. Mama Mead’s Pizzeria is here to talk about what makes up a garlic knot and why they are the perfect addition to your pizza order.
Garlic Knots: American or Italian?
While many people might think that garlic knots are an Italian thing, they would be wrong. Garlic knots originated around WWII in Brooklyn, NY. During a time when no one wanted to waste any food, pizzerias starting using their leftover pizza dough to create the delicious side that has become a pizzeria tradition.
Ingredients that Make Up Garlic Knots
Garlic knots are made from some of the most delicious ingredients. As mentioned above, the meat of the garlic knot is usually made up of leftover pizza dough that wasn’t used to assemble a pizza. The leftover pizza dough is stretched out and then cut into smaller strips. This dough is then tied in an overhand knot. Many pizzerias will press fresh garlic into the dough to give it the delicious garlic flavor. Others will brush or sprinkle garlic powder onto the surface of the knot. Fresh garlic is one of the best ways to get the desired depth of flavor. Cold-pressed olive oil is also used to brush the tops of the rolls after they have baked in the pizza oven. To top off this delicious appetizer, fresh parsley is used for a light and distinct flavor.
The Best Way to Eat Garlic Knots
Everyone is different when it comes to enjoying some delicious garlic knots. There are many people that love the garlic flavor so much that they enjoy eating them right out of the oven with nothing else. Other people prefer to have a side of fresh marinara sauce to take the garlic knots to the next level. This is one of the most popular ways to enjoy garlic knots. If you don’t love marinara sauce and still would like a dip for your garlic knots, the runner up would have to be house-made ranch. Those that enjoy dunking their garlic knots in ranch dressing often enjoy dunking their pizza in that same dressing as well. There will be some that enjoy both marinara and ranch dressing in combination for the perfect dip for their garlic knots.
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If you are looking for some delicious garlic knots to go with your pizza, you can turn to Mama Mead’s Pizzeria for all the garlic knots and pizza you could ever want. We have a large menu that is sure to have something for everyone on it. Call us today!
