Name: High-Protein Cottage Cheese Garlic Knots
Ingredients: 1 cup plain cottage cheese; 1 large egg; 1½ cups self-rising flour, spooned and leveled, plus a little for shaping if needed; ¼ cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella, optional; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 garlic cloves, finely minced; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; A small pinch of salt, only if needed

Ingredients

Scale

Dough

1 cup plain cottage cheese
1 large egg
1½ cups self-rising flour, spooned and leveled, plus a little for shaping if needed
¼ cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella, optional

Garlic Butter Finish

2 tablespoons butter
3 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
A small pinch of salt, only if needed

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Blend cottage cheese smooth, then combine with egg in a bowl.
Stir in flour and optional mozzarella. Rest 5 minutes, then gather gently. Add flour sparingly only if needed.
Divide into eight portions. Roll 6-inch ropes and tie loose knots, or use simpler shapes if too soft. Arrange with space between.
Bake 18–24 minutes until lightly golden and centers are set without wet dough.
Melt butter over low heat, add garlic for 1–2 minutes without deep browning, then remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and parsley. Salt only if needed.
Brush or spoon over warm knots, rest briefly, and serve.