Soft Garlic Knots

{if only bread didn't make you fat, i'd eat these for every meal}
I'm not always one for making bread. Then I remember how good it makes your home smell and my attitude changes and I end up making double batches. Such was so for this recipe. They just sounded so good I couldn't resist. These were gone by the end of the night.

Ingredients:
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoon instant yeast
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup milk
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water

For the glaze:
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Directions:
In a large bowl (whether attached to a stand mixer or not, it doesn't matter) combine dry ingredients. Add the oil, milk, and water. Mix until ingredients have formed a dough. Switch attachment to dough hook and knead on low until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. You can also knead by hand, about 10-12 minutes. Transfer to bowl coated with cooking spray. Turn once to coat, cover with plastic wrap and let rise 1 hour or until doubled in bulk. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 10 inch long rope, and tie into a knot. Tuck the end pieces above and under respectively, into the center. 

 Transfer rolls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with a clean towel and let rise again for 30 minutes. 

Preheat your oven to 350F, and mix the ingredients for the glaze and brush over the top of each roll. Bake until set and lightly browned about 15-18 minutes. Let cool slightly before enjoying!
Source: Annie's Eats