GARLIC, HERB, AND CHEESE KNOTS (BREAD MACHINE)

Garlic, Herb, and Cheese Knots (Bread Machine) image

Provided by natejess

Time 2h10m

Yield 16 knots

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning, blend
1 1/3 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (2 and 1)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
4 cups bread flour
1/2 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup potato flakes
2 ounces asiago cheese, grated
2 1/4 teaspoons yeast (active dry, instant, or bread machine)

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine garlic, Italian herbs, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well, cover with plastic, and set aside.
Place remaining ingredients in bread pan as directed by your manufacturer. For a cuisinart convection, it's water, olive oil, salt, flour, milk, potato flakes, cheese, and yeast.
Select dough cycle, 2 lbs size. Press start.
When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine and transfer to lightly floured surface. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Divide dough into 16 pieces. Roll each into a 10-inch rope and shape into a knot.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and allow to rest 30 minutes.
Bake in preheated oven 15-18 minutes until lightly browned.
Brush hot knots lightly with reserved herb/olive mixture.
Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 3.9, Sodium 199.1, Carbohydrate 26.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 4.6