Homemade Garlic Knots (Soft & Buttery)

Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 1 cup warm water 105-110°F
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons instant yeast
• 2 ½ cups 312g all-purpose flour or bread flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• For the Garlic Butter:
• 4 tablespoons ½ stick unsalted butter, room temperature
• 4-6 garlic cloves finely minced (about 2 tablespoons)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley minced

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer stir together warm water (105-110°F), sugar, and instant yeast. Let sit for exactly 5 minutes until foam forms, indicating active yeast. Add flour, salt, and oil to the bowl. Stir until the mixture forms a rough dough.
2. If you are using a stand mixer: Set mixer to low speed (2-3 setting). Attach the dough hook and knead for 8 minutes, until the dough is smooth, elastic.
3. If you are kneading with your hands: Lightly flour a clean surface using flour. Knead the dough for 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. The dough should feel slightly tacky but not stick to your hands.
4. Lightly oil a clean large bowl. Gently turn the dough to coat with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, lid or clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until it has doubled in volume.
5. Gently press down the dough and then divide it into 12 equal pieces. To divide evenly: first cut dough in half, then each half into six pieces. Roll each piece into an approximately ½-inch thick, 8-inch long rope.