Garlic Knots

🥘 Ingredients

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

🍳 Cookware

• oven
• baking sheet
• large bowl
• bowl
• plastic wrap
• small saucepan

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.

   bread flour: 1 c, instant yeast: 1 packet, sugar: 1/2 tbsp, salt: 3/4 tsp, garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
3. 3

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

   olive oil: 2 Tbsp, warm water (105-115°F): 3/4 c
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.

   bread flour: 1 c, bread flour: 1/3 c
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.

   olive oil
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.

   olive oil
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 .

    salted butter: 4 Tbsp, garlic: 3 cloves, fresh basil: 1 Tbsp
11. 11

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

    Parmesan cheese (optional)
12. 12

    Serve warm.