Garlic Knots

🥘 Ingredients

• bread flour 1 cup
• instant yeast 1 packet
• sugar 1 ½ tsp
• salt ¾ tsp
• garlic powder ½ tsp
• olive oil 2 Tbsp
• warm water (105-115°F) ¾ cup
• bread flour 1 cup
• bread flour 0.33 cup
• olive oil
• olive oil
• salted butter 4 Tbsp
• garlic 3 cloves
• fresh basil 1 Tbsp
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2

   In a large bowl , combine 1 cup bread flour (125 g), instant yeast (2.25 tsp), sugar , salt , and garlic powder and stir well.
3. 3

   Add olive oil and warm water (105-115°F) (180 ml) and stir until well-combined.
4. 4

   Gradually add another 1 cup bread flour (125 g), then additional bread flour as needed until the dough forms a cohesive, elastic ball.
5. 5

   Drizzle a separate bowl with olive oil , coat the dough, cover with plastic wrap , and let rise for 30 minutes or until doubled in size.
6. 6

   Gently deflate the dough, transfer to a floured surface, form into a 15” log, and cut into 9 pieces.
7. 7

   Roll each piece into an 8” rope, tie into a knot, and place on the baking sheet. Lightly brush with olive oil if desired.
8. 8

   Let garlic knots rest/rise for 5 minutes before baking.
9. 9

   Bake at 400°F (205°C) for 13 minutes or until light golden brown.
10. 10

    Meanwhile, combine salted butter and minced garlic (1.5 Tbsp) in a small saucepan over medium/low heat until melted and fragrant. Remove from heat and stir in minced fresh basil .
11. 11

    Once knots are baked, brush generously with garlic butter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese (optional) if desired.
12. 12

    Serve warm.