Garlic Knots

By kdet

Ingredients

• For the dough:
• 3 cups bread flour
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 2 tsp. instant yeast
• 1 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup plus 2 tbsp. lukewarm water
• For the glaze:
• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 tbsp. melted butter
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Preparation

Step 1

To make the dough, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the dry ingredients. Add the olive oil, milk and water. Mix until ingredients have formed a dough. Switch to the dough hook and knead on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turn once to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.

Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 10-inch long rope and tie into a knot. Transfer shaped rolls to a baking stone, or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 45 minutes, until puffy.

To make the glaze, finely mince the garlic or press it through a garlic press. Mix with the melted butter and Italian seasoning.

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Brush the glaze onto the shaped rolls. Bake until set and lightly browned, about 15-18 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.