Garlic Knots
1 c. warm water
2 T. butter, softened
1 egg, room temperature
3 1/4 c. bread flour
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 tsp. yeast
1 T. melted butter
Topping:
1/4 c. melted butter
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Add all ingredients in the order listed into a bread machine. Set machine to dough cycle (takes about 1 1/2 hours).
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
When dough is finished, flatten out on a floured surface. Using a pizza cutter, cut into 16 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a 'snake' and tie into a loose knot.
Place on a greased baking sheet.
Brush tops with a little melted butter.
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Cool on a rack.
Mix topping ingredients together and brush onto baked rolls.