Anme's Garlic Knots

My all time favorite garlic knots recipe. You may use your own bread dough if you want.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 knots

Ingredients

• Dough

• 1⁄2 cup warm water
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons  yeast
• 1  teaspoon honey
• 1⁄2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

• Garlicy Sauce for Dough

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 3  tablespoons garlic, chopped
• 1⁄2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Proof yeast in water, honey and oil. Let sit for about 5 minutes or until foamy.
2. Once proofed add 1 cup of the flour mixed with salt and cheese to the yeast mixture stirring until very smooth.
3. Add the rest of the flour a little at a time stirring well after each addition of flour.
4. Once flour is added knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes or until smooth.
5. Place dough in an oiled bowl, turning to coat, and let rise for about 1 1/2 hours covered with a towel.
6. Grease a baking sheet and preheat oven to 375°F.
7. Roll risen dough out into a rectangle and spread oil over dough then and cut into 12 strips. Tie each strip into a knot and place on the baking sheet. Cover and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
8. While dough is rising again mix butter and garlic in a saucepan over low heat for about 2-3 minutes.
9. Bake for about 20 minutes then coat with garlic butter and sprinkle with cheese and enjoy!