PREPARATIONS

• Evening before Day 1: Prepare the pre-dough. Mix flour, dry active yeast, and water in a tall glass until no lumps remain and the consistency is sticky. Cover loosely with a lid and let it sit at room temperature overnight.
• Day 1: Combine the pre-dough from the first evening with the dough ingredients in a medium-sized bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until everything just comes together. Use a dough scraper or spatula to clean the sides of the bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes. After this time, grab the dough with a wet hand on one side, gently lift it, and fold it over onto the other side. Continue this process until the dough has been lifted and folded all the way around. Repeat this step 3 more times, every 30 minutes. After the 4th stretch and fold, shape the dough into a round ball with a taut surface and place it back in the bowl. Cover the bowl tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Day 2: Take the dough out of the fridge and divide it into 11-12 equal portions with 50g / 1.8o each on a lightly floured surface. Roll each portion into a long dough rope, then form a knot and press the ends together on the back of the knot. Place the knots on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving enough space between them. Cover them with a damp kitchen towel and let them rise at room temperature for the next 3 hours. Preheat the oven to 190°C / 375°F towards the end of the rising time.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Once the oven is hot, place the baking sheet with the dough knots in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes. Then, brown them for an additional 5 minutes using the grill function at 250°C / 480°F.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the butter-parmesan sauce. Melt butter in a medium-sized bowl, then finely grate the parmesan into it. Peel the garlic and either grate or press it into the bowl. Finely chop the parsley and add it to the bowl as well. Mix everything together and season with a pinch of salt. Set aside.
3. For the dip, finely grate the tomatoes, leaving the skin behind (it won’t be used in the dip). Transfer the grated tomatoes to a bowl, mix with a bit of olive oil and salt, and pour into a small serving dish.
4. Take the knots out of the oven and immediately place them in a large bowl. Pour the butter-parmesan sauce over them and toss well to coat each knot. Transfer the knots to a basket and serve with the dip. They taste best warm and fresh from the oven.