There’s something irresistible about Domino’s Garlic Bread Twists that keeps us returning for more. These perfectly twisted knots deliver everything you want in garlic bread: crispy golden exterior, soft fluffy interior, and unmistakable buttery garlic flavor enhanced with savory parmesan cheese.
The best part? You can recreate these beloved breadsticks at home using simple store-bought pizza dough and just a handful of pantry ingredients.
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Why Domino’s Garlic Bread Twists Are So GoodÂ
Warm, soft, garlicky breadsticks? Yes, please. These Garlic Bread Twists are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside. The twists are well-flavored with Parmesan cheese seasoning and buttery-tasting garlic, but you can easily change up their flavor by serving a variety of dipping sauces.
Whether you pair Domino’s parmesan bread twists with pasta or salad, these garlic twists will make your next meal so much better.
Why This Recipe Works
The secret lies in the two-step garlic butter application: brushing the raw dough before baking creates flavor penetration, while the second application after baking adds richness and helps the parmesan cheese stick perfectly. The twisting technique creates more surface area for maximum garlic butter absorption, and that signature Domino’s appearance.
Ingredients For Garlic Bread Twists Dominos Style
Garlic Butter Base
- Margarine or butter – Creates rich, buttery foundation for garlic infusion
- Fresh garlic – Provides aromatic, savory depth when gently heated
- Grated parmesan cheese – Adds nutty, salty complexity and authentic flavor
- Dried parsley – Contributes color and mild herbal freshness
Dough Foundation
- Refrigerated pizza dough – Convenient base that creates perfect texture when twisted and baked
You can buy premade dough in many supermarkets or try making your own with this easy pizza dough recipe.
How To Make Garlic Knots With Pizza Dough
To prepare the garlic sauce:
- Remove the dough from the fridge and place it on the counter to warm up.Â
- Melt the margarine in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add the garlic to the melted margarine and heat on low for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and cover it to keep the sauce warm.
To portion Dominos garlic knots:
- Sprinkle flour on top of a clean work surface.
- Lightly flour a rolling pin and roll the pizza dough into a rectangle about a quarter-inch thick, as you would for thin crust pizza.
- Cut the rectangle into eight equal strips the longways.
- Cut each strip in half for a total of 16 pieces.
To twist the dough:
- Prepare two parchment paper-lined baking trays.
- Lightly flour your hands.Â
- Roll a strip of dough into a coil with your hands.
- Make a U-shape with the dough coil and turn the bottom part of the U over itself to create a twist.Â
- Lay the twisted breadstick on a parchment paper-lined baking tray.
- Repeat until you twist all the bread strips.Â
To bake the bread twists:
- Preheat the oven to 475°F.
- Brush the garlic butter on top of the bread strips.
- Bake the twists for 10 to 12 minutes.
- While the bread is in the oven, stir the grated parmesan cheese into the warm garlic butter.
- Brush the twists with melted butter garlic sauce mixture immediately after the bread comes out of the oven. Sprinkle the twists with dried parsley as a garnish.
Recipe Variations
- You can substitute the fresh garlic with a teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top for a kick of heat.
- For extra parmesan twists, sprinkle more grated parmesan on them after brushing them with garlic butter.
- Substitute the dried parsley with fresh herbs. Oregano is a classic one for Italian dishes.
What To Serve With Garlic Twists
Dominos garlic knots are perfect as a side for your favorite soup, salad, or pasta dish. They make a great appetizer or snack, especially with a side of marinara sauce, hot cheese sauce, or Yum Yum Sauce.
Storage & Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerator Storage:Â Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheating Method: Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally. Add a splash of water if the mixture becomes too thick.
- Freezing: Cool completely before freezing in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Domino’s Garlic Bread Twists – Cheesy Parmesan Knots
Ingredients
- 4 ounces margarine
- 2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
- 16 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- marinara sauce to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Place a small pot over low heat on the stove. Add the margarine and garlic and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 475°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle a small amount of flour onto a board. Place the pizza dough onto the board and shape the dough into a rectangle. Cut the rectangle into 8 long strips. Then cut those in half lengthwise to make 16 long, thin strips.
- Twist each bread strip only once and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush some of the melted garlic butter lightly over the bread and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the twists are baking, add the Parmesan cheese to the remaining garlic butter.
- When you remove the bread twists from the oven, brush them heavily with the Parmesan garlic butter, sprinkle with dried parsley, and serve with marinara sauce if desired.
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These are delicious, I served them with the Olive Garden Marinara.
These were great! I made them with pasta last night, the kids ate all of these!
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