Giant Garlic Knots

1: Whisk the warm water, yeast, and sugar in a bowl and let sit for 5 min until it bubbles.

2: Add the olive oil, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and half of the flour. Mix it in.

3: Gradually add the remaining flour and knead for 5 min, adding flour a tbsp at a time if needed.

4: Place dough back in the bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm area for 1-2 hrs until doubled in size.

5: Shape the dough into a log and cut it into strips, then tie them into knots.

6: Place the knots on a baking sheet and let them rest for 30-45 min.

7: For the garlic topping, melt butter and add minced garlic, seasoning, and salt.

8: Use about 3/4 of the garlic butter mixture on the knots, saving the rest for later.

9: (Optional) Beat the egg and use it as an egg wash on top of the garlic knots for a golden color.

10: Bake the knots for 20-23 min at 400°F.

11: After baking, use the remaining garlic butter mixture to top the knots, followed by Parmesan and parsley.