Garlic Knots
[Vegan]

Garlic Pizza Dough:

1. In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, sugar, oil, and yeast. Let sit for 15 minutes so the yeast can activate.
2. Pour in the flour, salt, garlic powder, parsley flakes, oregano, and minced garlic.
3. Using the dough hook attachment on low speed (2), mix the wet and dry ingredients together until the dough begins to form.
4. Turn speed up to medium (3-4), let knead for 6-8 minutes.
5. Remove dough from dough hook, place in bowl and form into a ball. Pour a bit of oil (roughly 1/2 tbsp) over the dough and coat the bottom and sides of the bowl so it doesn't stick when it rises.
6. Cover with a tea towel and place in a warm place to rise for 40 minutes to one hour. I like to preheat the oven on low, then turn it off and open the oven door to let some heat escape. Once the oven is cooled slightly, I stick the bowl in there to let the dough rise.

Vegan Garlic Butter:

1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low to medium heat.
2. Mix in garlic powder, parsley flakes, and oregano.

Vegan Garlic Knots:

1. Preheat oven to 420°F, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Once the dough has risen - roughly doubled in size - cut it in half (if you plan on using the full dough, double the rest of the ingredients).
3. Cut the dough into 4-8 evenly-sized pieces - depending on how big you want your garlic knots to be. Roll the pieces of dough into balls, then roll into a long strip.
4. Tie the dough into knots and place them on the baking sheet.
5. Brush the knots with the garlic butter. Top with vegan cheese and/or simulated bacon bits.
6. Bake at 420°F for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with marina sauce to dip!