Page 196 - A Literary Holiday Cookbook

Makes 15 garlic knots

“Somehow, I do not dread being alone to-night, and I can go to sleep without fear. I shall not
mind any flapping outside the window. . . . I never liked garlic before, but to-night it is
delightful!”
—Lucy

Don’t worry—these buns don’t bite! However, if you’re a vampire you may find them quite
repulsive, since they’re packed with seven cloves of garlic!

INGREDIENTS

For the Red Dough
2 tablespoons very warm water (not hot)

¼ cup milk, room temperature
½ (3½ g) packet active dry yeast (approx. 1⅛ teaspoons)

2 tablespoons butter, softened

½ egg
¼ teaspoon salt

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon red gel food coloring

1¼ cups plus 2 tablespoons flour

For the Black Dough

2 tablespoons very warm water (not hot)
¼ cup milk, room temperature

½ (3½ g) packet active dry yeast (approx. 1⅛ teaspoons)

2 tablespoons butter, softened
½ egg

¼ teaspoon salt

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sugar