Garlic Parmesan Bread Knots

Directions

1. 1
   Add lukewarm water to a large mixing bowl. Add yeast and sugar and mix well. Allow to stand 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Add flour, garlic salt, salt, softened butter, and egg and mix until all is combined and dough comes together. Dough will be elastic and slightly sticky.
3. 3
   Gather dough into a ball and place dough in a large lightly oiled bowl. Turn dough over, so all sides are lightly covered with oil. Cover bowl with a clean damp towel and allow dough to rise until double, about 2 hours.
4. 4
   While dough is rising, melt butter in a very small sauce pan. Add vegetable oil and garlic and cook over very low heat for 1 to 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat, pour into a small bowl, and set aside.
5. 5
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
6. 6
   Gently punch down the dough and divide it into 20 pieces. Shape each piece into a 6-inch rope and tie into a simple knot.
7. 7
   Dip each knot into the garlic oil and place the knots on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let knots rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Drizzle knots with remaining garlic oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chives.
9. 9
   Bake knots for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly golden brown. Remove knots from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack.
10. 10
    Note: Quantity of knots will be dependent on size. This recipe makes a minimum of 20 knots.