Preparation

• Proof the yeast by stirring it with sugar into warm water and letting it sit for 3-5 minutes until foamy.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then add olive oil and yeast mixture to form a soft dough.
• Knead the dough for 5 to 10 minutes until soft and tacky, adding more water if too dry.
• Shape the dough into a ball, coat lightly with olive oil, and let it rise until doubled in size, covered with plastic wrap.
• Once risen, divide dough into fourths, shape into rectangles, and cut into strips.
• Form each strip into a knot and place on prepared baking sheets to rise again.
• Preheat oven to 400°F while knots finish proofing.
• Bake the knots until browned, about 12 to 15 minutes.
• Melt butter in a pot, add minced garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes, then stir in salt and parsley.
• Brush baked knots with garlic butter mixture and serve warm.