Garlic Knot Recipe: My Secret for Pillowy Soft Knots

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) warm water (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) granulated sugar
• 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil, plus more for greasing
• 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon (finely chopped) fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)