Perfect Garlic Knots Recipe

Make the knots:

1. 1. When the dough is done, punch it down and roll it slightly on a lightly floured surface into a 6×12″ rectangle.
   2. Using a pizza cutter cut the dough into 6, 12″ strips.
   3. To form the knots take each strip of dough and tie it loosely as you would tie a shoe. See above photo. Loop the ends around the dough, tucking the dough under.
   4. Place each knot onto the prepared pan and cover again with the kitchen towel.
   5. Place the baking sheet back into the oven for 25-30 minutes until they’ve almost doubled in size again.
   6. Remove the pan from the oven, set aside and keep covered.
   7. Preheat the oven to 500°F.
   8. When the oven is preheated, uncover the knots and place in the oven for 5 minutes.
   9. While the knots are baking place the bowl with the reserved butter in the microwave for 10 seconds, or until melted.
   10. After 5 minutes remove from the oven and brush the knots with butter. Return the pan back to the oven and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
   11. Remove from the oven and brush with the remaining butter. Serve warm.