4oz1/2 stick salted butterI use another tablespoon of melted butter to brush on the knots before baking.
garlic powder
Parmesan cheese or Dan-O's Cheesoning
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.2. 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. 3. 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.4. Brush melted butter on dough. 5. Sprinkle lightly with garlic powder and a small amount of salt. I do not like to use garlic salt because contains too much salt to garlic powder. 6. 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 Dan-O cheesoning or you can add parmesan. 7.Allow the bread knots to rise for 15 minutes while oven pre-heats to 400°8. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Enjoy while hot! We love to dip them in marinara sauce.