¼ cup grated parmesan cheese (30 g), plus 2 tsp, divided
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
30 strips bacon
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, for serving
marinara sauce, for serving
Nutrition Info
Calories 272
Fat 17g
Carbs 11g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g
Protein 15g
How to Make It
1. Step
Add the warm water to a medium bowl. Sprinkle the yeast over the water and let sit for 5 minutes, or until mixture is frothy.
2. Step
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, Parmesan cheese, sugar, baking powder, salt, basil, and oregano.
3. Step
Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and the yeast-water mixture. Mix with a rubber spatula until a ball of dough forms.
4. Step
Dump the dough out onto a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes, until the dough is springy.
5. Step
Grease the large bowl with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. Step
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
7. Step
Sprinkle a bit of flour over the dough then dump onto a clean surface. Tear the dough into 30 separate pieces, then roll into 6-inch (15-cm) long strips.
8. Step
Place a strip of bacon over each dough strip. Tie both together to form a knot.
9. Step
Place the knots on a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.
10. Step
Bake for 20 minutes, or until bread is golden brown and the bacon is crispy.
11. Step
In a small bowl, mix together the butter, garlic, and remaining 2 teaspoons of Parmesan cheese.
12. Step
Brush the knots with the butter mixture and bake for another 5 minutes.
13. Step
Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped parsley.
