Garlic Parmesan Bread Knots

Add lukewarm water to a large mixing bowl. Add yeast and sugar and mix well. Allow to stand 10 minutes.

Add flour, salt, softened butter, and egg. Mix until all is combined and dough comes together. Dough will be elastic and slightly sticky.

Gather dough into a ball and place dough in a large lightly oiled bowl. Turn dough over, so all sides are lightly covered with oil. Cover bowl with a clean damp towel and allow dough to rise until double, about 2 hours.

While dough is rising, melt butter in a very small sauce pan. Add vegetable oil and garlic and cook over very low heat for 1 to 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat, pour into a small bowl, and set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 20 pieces. Shape each piece into a 6” rope and tie into a simple knot.

Dip each knot into the garlic oil and place the knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let knots rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Drizzle knots with any remaining garlic oil and sprinkle them with the parmesan cheese and the herbs.

Bake knots for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly golden brown.

Remove knots from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.