Homemade Garlic Knots | Red Star® Yeast

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups (320ml) warm water (100-110°F / 38-43°C)
• 1 (0.25oz) package (7g) or 2 1/4 teaspoons Platinum Yeast
• 1 tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 1/2 cups (420g) all-purpose flour (plus more for hands and work surface)
• 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter (melted)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning (see notes)
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 cup canned or freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, after baking)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional, after baking)