Garlic, Herb, and Cheese Knots (Bread Machine)

• garlic cloves, chopped↗2
• teaspoons Italian herb seasoning, blend↗2
• cups water↗1 1⁄3
• tablespoons olive oil, divided (2 and 1)↗3
• teaspoons salt↗1 1⁄4
• cups bread flour↗4
• cup powdered milk↗1⁄2
• cup potato flakes1⁄4
• ounces asiago cheese, grated↗2
• teaspoons yeast (active dry, instant, or bread machine)↗2 1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, combine garlic, Italian herbs, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix well, cover with plastic, and set aside.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   Select dough cycle, 2 lbs size. Press start.

4. 4

   When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine and transfer to lightly floured surface. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

5. 5

   Divide dough into 16 pieces. Roll each into a 10-inch rope and shape into a knot.

6. 6

   Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and allow to rest 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Bake in preheated oven 15-18 minutes until lightly browned.

8. 8

   Brush hot knots lightly with reserved herb/olive mixture.

9. 9

   Let cool 5-10 minutes before serving.