Garlicky Cheese Bread

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine the warm water, honey, and active dry yeast in a bowl and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. 2Add the all purpose flour, fine sea salt, and melted butter to the yeast mixture.
  3. 3Mix until a dough forms.
  4. 4Cover the bowl and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
  5. 5Roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
  6. 6Spread a generous amount of pesto over the dough.
  7. 7Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the pesto.
  8. 8Fold the dough in half lengthwise and cut it into strips using a knife or pizza cutter.
  9. 9Twist each strip of dough and then coil it into a knot shape.
  10. 10Place the knots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  11. 11Brush the knots with a beaten egg.
  12. 12Sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds.
  13. 13Bake until golden brown.
  14. 14While the knots are baking, prepare the garlic butter by combining melted butter, minced garlic, fresh herbs, and parmesan cheese in a bowl.
  15. 15Once the knots are out of the oven, spoon the garlic butter over them.
  16. 16Serve warm and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • pesto
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • beaten egg
  • sesame seeds
  • salt
  • garlic butter
  • herbs
  • parmesan cheese

Equipment

bowlmixerrolling pinknifebaking sheetpastry brush