Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 2 packets yeast (or 4 1/2 tsp)
  • 1/4 cup warm water
  • 6 Tbsp sugar, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • Toppings:
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • In the bowl of stand mixer, add the yeast, water, and 1 Tbsp of the sugar.
  • In a sauce pan, add the remaining sugar, milk, salt, and butter together. Heat to lukewarm.
  • Add the egg to the yeast mixture and combine.
  • Then add in the milk mixture along with the flour. Stir until combined. Cover the dough and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • With the dough hook, knead the dough for 5 minutes.
  • on a lightly floured surface, divide the dough into 24 pieces. Roll out each piece into an 8 inch rope and tie into a knot. Cover and let rise for 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees and combine the garlic, butter, and parsley for the topping together in a bowl.
  • Once the knots have risen, brush with the butter mixture and then sprinkle with parmesan. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 2 dozen knots.