If you’ve ever craved bakery-style bread but didn’t have hours to wait for dough to rise, this recipe is for you. These quick-rise garlic twists deliver that pillowy, golden perfection in a fraction of the time.

By using instant yeast, we’ve streamlined the process so you can go from flour and water to warm, buttery garlic goodness in under an hour. They are the perfect last-minute addition to a spaghetti dinner or a quick appetizer for unexpected guests.

If you love fresh bread and big flavour, this homemade garlic twist recipe is the ultimate side dish—golden, pillowy, and packed with savory flavor.

The best part is you don’t need fancy ingredients or complicated techniques — just a simple dough, a garlic butter filling, and a quick twist before baking.

Below you’ll find the full step-by-step method so you can make bakery-style garlic twists at home without the cost. Let’s get started!

Why You’ll Love This Garlic Twist Project

Made with simple pantry ingredients you probably already have
Soft, fluffy dough with a rich garlic butter flavour
Full step-by-step homemade garlic twist tutorial
Perfect side for pasta nights, soups, and family meals
They look like they came straight from a professional bakery, but surprisingly simple to master at home

Ingredients Needed

1 cup warm water
½ tbsp quick-rise yeast (quick-rise yeast is specifically designed to be fast-acting, making it perfect for beginners or anyone on a tight schedule)
1 tbsp sugar
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp italian seasoning
3 tbsp salted butter, melted

How to Make Homemade Garlic Twists

Mix warm water, yeast and sugar together in a small cup and let it sit for 7-10 minutes.

Blend all flour and salt together with yeast mixture in a large bowl with a dough hook. Mix until the dough is well formed (about 7-10 minutes).

Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave the dough for about 30-40 minutes until the dough is about double its size.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1” thick.

Cut dough into 2” strips and then cut strips in half lengthwise.

Create the twist by overlapping the two pieces from the top to the bottom.

To get those beautiful, even spirals, don’t be afraid to give the dough a firm tug as you twist. This ensures the garlic butter gets into every nook and cranny for maximum flavor in every bite!

Place twists on a parchment lined baking sheet.

Mix garlic powder, Italian seasoning and melted butter.

Brush over top of the twists.

Bake at 370F for 20-25 minutes.

Remove from the oven.

Brush remaining melted butter over top of baked twists. Serve warm.

These soft, buttery garlic twists are perfect as a side for pasta, soups, or even just dipped into a bowl of olive oil.

Variations

You can change the flavour depending on what you like.

Try adding grated cheese to the garlic butter for cheesy garlic twists, or mix in chopped parsley for a more classic garlic bread flavour.
A sprinkle of chilli flakes also works well if you want a bit of heat.

Size Options

You can make mini garlic twists for party food or larger twists to serve as a side with dinner. Just adjust the baking time slightly — smaller twists bake faster, larger ones need a few extra minutes.

Serve Alongside

Whether you’re pairing them with a cozy pasta dinner, a big bowl of soup, or serving them as a standalone appetizer at your next get-together, these twists are always the first thing to disappear from the table.

Simply Surprising

Homemade garlic twists are one of those recipes that look impressive but are surprisingly simple to make. Once you’ve made them once, you’ll probably start finding excuses to bake them again — they disappear quickly!

Homemade Garlic Twist Recipe

These quick-rise garlic twists deliver that pillowy, golden perfection in a fraction of the time.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: bread, garlic

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 20

Author: Jane and Sonja

Ingredients

1 cup warm water
½ tbsp yeast
1 tbsp sugar
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp salt
½ tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp italian seasoning
3 tbsp salted butter melted

Instructions

Mix warm water, yeast and sugar together in a small cup and let it sit for 7-10 minutes.
Blend all flour and salt together with yeast mixture in a large bowl with a dough hook. Mix until the dough is well formed (about 7-10 minutes).
Cover the bowl with a tea towel and leave the dough for about 30-40 minutes until the dough is about double its size.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1” thick.
Cut dough into 2” strips and then cut strips in half lengthwise.
Create the twist by overlapping the two pieces from the top to the bottom.
Place twists on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Mix garlic powder, Italian seasoning and melted butter.
Brush over top of the twists.
Bake at 370F for 20-25 minutes.
Remove from the oven.
Brush remaining melted butter over top of baked twists. Serve warm.