Garlic Bread

These were supposed to be garlic knots, but the dough was way too sticky. It worked out fine anyway but I'd definitely make the buns a lot smaller next time! They were really good and pretty easy--absolutely delicious when warm. If you want to take extra time to make your own dinner rolls, I think this is a great choice (make sure you're using good yeast, I'm so glad I didn't have a problem this time but I've had so much trouble with old yeast from crappy minimarts!). Again, make these smaller if you're just doing lumps--and the recipe suggests tying them in knots but you definitely don't need to!

Garlic Buns
Recipe from Culinary Adventures in the Kitchen

For the dough:
3 cups all purpose flour
1 Tbsp sugar
2 tsp instant yeast
1¼ tsp salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
¼ cup milk
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp lukewarm water
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning

For the glaze:
2 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp melted butter
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp Italian seasoning

Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, combine the dry ingredients. Add the olive oil, milk, water, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.  Mix until ingredients have formed a dough. Knead on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, turn once to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk.

Divide the dough into 10 equal pieces.

Roll each piece into a 10-inch long rope and tie into a knot.

Take the end lying underneath the knot and bring it over the top, tucking it into the center.

Take the end lying over the knot and tuck it underneath and into the center.

Transfer shaped rolls to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 45 minutes, until puffy.

Glaze: finely mince the garlic. Mix the garlic with the melted butter, olive oil, and Italian seasoning.

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Brush the glaze onto the shaped rolls.

Bake until set and lightly browned, about 15-18 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.