How to Make Garlic Knots

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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, add 1 cup of bread flour or all-purpose flour.

Add 1 packet (2 and 1/4 teaspoons) of instant yeast, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of granulated sugar, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder. Mix together until combined.

Add 3/4 cup of warm water (between 105 and 115 degrees Fahrenheit) and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. Stir until combined.

Gradually add 1 to 1 and 1/3 cups of more flour until the mixture forms a cohesive ball that is slightly tacky but not sticky.

Lightly oil a separate bowl and place the dough ball inside, rolling it to coat with olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and break it into about 9 pieces.

Form the dough into a log and cut it into pieces slightly larger than 1 and 1/2 inches wide. Roll each piece into an 8-inch long rope and tie into a knot.

Place the knots on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and optionally brush with olive oil.

Let the knots rise for another 5 minutes on top of the preheated oven.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 13 minutes until lightly golden brown.

In a small saucepan, add 4 tablespoons of salted butter and 3 cloves of minced garlic. Heat over medium until the butter is melted and garlic is fragrant.

Remove from heat and stir in 1 heaping tablespoon of minced fresh basil. Set aside until garlic knots are done baking.

Let the garlic knots cool for 3 to 5 minutes, then brush generously with the garlic butter topping.

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