Parmesan Garlic Knots

Ingredients

• 8 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 2 2/3 cup lukewarm water
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 6 Tbsp butter (melted)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 3/4 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk together flour, salt and yeast in a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer). Pour in water and olive oil, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Knead dough with floured hands or a stand mixer for about 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

2. 2

   Place dough in a large bowl. Cover with towel and let rise in a warm draft-free place for about 1 hour until it has doubled in size.

3. 3

   Divide the dough into 3 equal portions. Place 1 portion in a plastic bag and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. This can be used to make more garlic knots, pizza or even calzones.

4. 4

   With the remaining dough divide into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 6-8 inch rope. Tie gently in a knot and place on a lined baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough leaving about 2 inches between them on the baking sheet.

5. 5

   Cover and let rest for 20-30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400º F.

6. 6

   Stir together butter, garlic and Italian seasoning. Lightly brush over each piece of dough. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and set.

7. 7

   Remove from oven and brush with the remaining garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

8. 8

   Serve warm or at room temperature with marinara sauce.