Soft, airy dough knots brushed with fragrant garlic butter and parsley, baked golden for tasty bites.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp instant dry yeast
03 - 1 tsp sugar
04 - 3/4 tsp salt
05 - 2/3 cup warm water
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Garlic Butter
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
08 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
10 - 1/4 tsp salt
11 - 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, mix flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add warm water and olive oil to the dry ingredients, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
05 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
06 - Divide dough into 12 equal pieces, roll each into a 6-inch rope, and tie into knots.
07 - Place the knots evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
08 - Bake knots for 13 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
09 - While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in parsley and salt.
10 - Remove knots from oven and immediately brush generously with garlic butter. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired.
11 - Serve the knots warm, optionally accompanied by marinara sauce.
