4oz1/2 stick salted butterI use another tablespoon of melted butter to brush on the knots before baking.
Dan-O Cheesoning Seasoning
Optional garlic addition
2Garlic clovesChopped
Garlic powder
Instructions
In a mixer combine warm water and yeast with a pinch of sugar. Mix and allow to proof (active and bloom) for about 5-7 minutes or until foamy.Add 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and 3 1/2 cups flour. Let mix on medium speed until well combined. Switch to dough hook attachment and allow dough to knead for an additional 5 minutes. If working by hand, make sure you knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic. Sprinkle counter with flour and remove dough from the bowl. Allow to rest on the counter covered with a flour sack towel for about 10 minutes. Roll dough into a 12x14 rectangle.GARLIC BUTTER: This step is optional but we love the addition of garlic in this recipe. You can add it in 2 ways: 1. Chop 2 cloves of garlic and add to a pan with the 4 tablespoons of butter. sauté until garlic is fragrant. Remove from heat and strain garlic. Use this infused butter to brush onto the dough. 2. If you do not want to chop fresh garlic, you can simply sprinkle garlic powder on the melted butter once you brush it on the dough.With either method, brush dough with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with cheesoning seasoning. Fold the dough into thirds from the top. Slice into 12 even strips. Twist the strips into a circle and add one of your chunks of string cheese to the bottom of the knot. Pinch dough around it to seal so the cheese won't melt out from the bottom. Brush knots with melted butter and sprinkle with more Dan-O cheesoning. Allow the bread knots to rise for 15 minutes while oven pre-heats to 400°Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy while hot! We love to dip them in marinara sauce.