Rosemary Knots

Kirbie Cravings
Yields: 15

3 cups bread flour

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoon instant yeast

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoon olive oil

¼ cup milk

1 cup warm water

1/3 cup of rosemary, chopped into small pieces

In the bowl of a stand mixer combine the flour, yeast, sugar, salt. Add the olive oil, milk, rosemary and water. Mix until ingredients until it form into a ball.

Switch to the dough hook and knead on low speed until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Divide the dough into 15 pieces. Roll each piece into a long rope about 10-12 inches long and tie into a knot, Take the ends of the knots and tuck into the middle of the knot.

Place the knot on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a towel and set it aside to rise for about 30 minutes.

Bake in a pre-heated 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve warm. You can add additional chopped fresh rosemary for garnish and color.