Hot Honey Ricotta Stuffed Garlic Knots (Printable Page)

Protein-packed dough stuffed with ricotta, brushed with garlic butter, and finished with sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein Dough

01 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole)
02 - 1 cup self-rising flour, plus extra for dusting
03 - 1 scoop unflavored or plain whey protein powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Ricotta Filling

05 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
06 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - Salt to taste

→ Garlic Butter

11 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
13 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

→ Hot Honey

14 - 1/3 cup honey
15 - 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste
16 - Pinch of chili flakes, optional for extra heat

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, protein powder, and salt. Mix until dough forms. Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth.
03 - In a small bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian herbs, black pepper, and salt until smooth and uniform.
04 - Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a disc approximately 3 inches wide.
05 - Place a heaping teaspoon of ricotta filling in the center of each disc. Pinch edges together to seal, then gently roll into a rope and tie into a knot, tucking the ends underneath.
06 - Arrange knots on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a clean towel and let rest while preparing garlic butter.
07 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, approximately 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
08 - Brush each knot generously with the prepared garlic butter mixture.
09 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
10 - In a small bowl, combine honey, hot sauce, and chili flakes if using. Warm in the microwave or on the stovetop just until runny and pourable.
11 - Remove knots from the oven. Immediately drizzle with hot honey. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • They're protein-packed but taste indulgent, so you won't feel guilty reaching for a second one.
  • The hot honey drizzle is the secret move that turns a simple appetizer into something people actually remember and ask for again.
02 -
  • Don't overfill the knots, or the ricotta will leak out during baking and char on the pan—a heaping teaspoon is genuinely the sweet spot.
  • The hot honey must go on while the knots are still warm, or it won't adhere and soak in the way it should, so time that step carefully.
03 -
  • If you don't have a pastry brush, use a small spoon to drizzle the garlic butter—precision matters less than coverage.
  • These are best fresh, but they'll keep for a couple of days and reheat beautifully in a 300°F oven for about 5 minutes, which brings back the softness.
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