Skillet Pull Apart Garlic Knots

Step 1

Add yeast to lukewarm milk and let sit for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Add 2 cups of flour to a large bowl. Add salt. Stir in yeast mixture along with vegetable oil. Add and mix an additional ¼ cup of flour. Knead until smooth.

Step 3

Transfer to an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled (about 1 hour).

Step 4

Heat the oil and butter in a 10 or 12 inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add the pepperoni cubes and cook until the pepperoni begins to brown, about 1 minutes. Add the pinch of red pepper flakes and garlic and stir for about 1 minute. Add the parsley and chives and cook for another 30 seconds.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into a large bowl and stir in ½ cup of Parmesan cheese. Do not wipe the skillet clean.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, divide dough into two even pieces. Working with one half at a time, roll or stretch into an oblong. With a knife or pizza cutter, cut crosswise into 16 strips. Repeat with other half of dough.

Step 7

Tie each of the 32 strips into a knot. (see picture)

Step 8

If your pepperoni/parmesan/garlic mixture is looking a little bit dry at this point, drizzle some olive oil on top of the mixture. Transfer the 32 knots into the large bowl with the pepperoni/parmesan/garlic mixture. Toss to generously coat each of the knots with the mixture.

Step 9

Transfer the coated knots into the skillet in a single layer. Sprinkle any extra bits of the pepperoni/parmesan/garlic mixture you may have left over. If you’re using a 12-inch skillet and you have gaps between the knots, make sure to minimize the gaps by spreading the knots out evenly. They should puff up a little bit more in the next step.

Step 10

Cover the skillet with plastic wrap and let the knots rise until puffy, about 30 minutes.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Remove the plastic wrap from the garlic knots and evenly sprinkle the Pecorino Romano cheese on top.

Step 12

Bake until golden brown and crisp, about 25 minutes.

Step 13

Serve with marinara sauce or your favorite pizza-crust dip.