Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 1 ½ cups very warm water
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or sugar)
  • 3-4 cups flour (more for kneading)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter (melted, see note)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) stir together water, yeast, and honey (or sugar). Rest for 10 minutes to let the yeast activate. It should rise and foam.
  • Stir in 2 cups flour, olive oil, and salt.
  • Gradually mix in more flour (1 1/2-2 cups) until you have a soft, shaggy dough.
  • With flour-dusted hands, transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and allow to rise for 10 minutes.
  • Divide dough into two equal parts. Divide each half into two equal parts again. Continue to do this until you have 16 equal-sized pieces of dough.
  • Roll each into a log about 10 inches long and place 2-inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
  • Bake for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together melted butter and garlic powder.
  • After 5 minutes, brush with half of the garlic butter and return to oven for 6-8 minutes until golden. (They will continue to brown a little more after you pull them out of the oven so don't over-bake them).
  • Brush with remaining garlic butter and serve.