Tender homemade rolls, shaped into knots and topped off with a fresh basil-pesto sauce. A perfect addition to your dinner plans!

Homemade pesto knots recipe from @bakedbyrachel

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Shower heads. I know, being an adult is so cool and exciting. Ha!

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Homemade pesto knots recipe from @bakedbyrachel

At least I didn’t have to debate a second over these rolls. Carbs and me = no brainer. Love! And I’ve been head over heels in love with pesto and bread since making braided pesto bread and pesto focaccia. Ammmazing. This is right up there with those but a fun new personalized portion, great for dinner plans and bonus… fun to make!

These homemade rolls are easily shaped into fun knots, generously brushed with pesto sauce and baked to perfection! A crisp finish with a tender inside. An absolute must make!

Homemade pesto knots recipe from @bakedbyrachel

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Pesto Knots

Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield: 10 rolls
Tender homemade rolls, shaped into knots and topped off with a fresh basil-pesto sauce.

Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 C water
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 C bread flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 3/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2-4 Tbsp pesto sauce

Instructions
 

  • Heat water to 115°F. Dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Allow to proof.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine dry ingredients. With mixer running on low, slowly incorporate yeast mixture. Increase mixer speed, add olive oil and continue mixing until dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl. Cover and allow to rise in a warm location until double in size, roughly one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Divide dough into ten equal portions. Shape into a 10-inch rope, tie into a knot. Repeat with remaining dough. Brush knots well with pesto sauce. Spritz with additional olive oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes. If desired, for a darker shade, broil for 30-60 seconds.
  • Enjoy rolls warm.

Notes

An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For the most accurate data, use your preferred nutrition calculator with the actual ingredients you used to make this recipe.
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American