Preheat oven to 400F (205C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup (125g) of flour, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and garlic powder and stir well.

Add olive oil and warm water and use a wooden spoon to stir until all ingredients are well-combined.

Gradually add another 1 cup (125g) of flour. Add any additional flour as needed, stirring until the dough forms a cohesive, elastic ball.

Drizzle a separate, large, clean bowl generously with olive oil and brush up the sides of the bowl.

Transfer your dough to prepared bowl and roll the dough through the oil until lightly coated, then cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

Once risen, gently deflate the dough and transfer to a lightly floured surface. Form into a log about 15” long and cut into 9 even pieces.

Roll each piece into a rope about 8” long and tie each rope into a knot, placing on prepared baking sheet.

Set tray on top of warm oven and let knots rest/rise for 5 minutes before baking.

Transfer to oven and bake for 13 minutes or until just beginning to turn a light golden brown.

Combine butter and garlic in a small saucepan over medium/low heat and cook until melted and fragrant.

Remove from heat and stir in minced basil. Brush garlic butter mixture over each knot once baked and sprinkle with parmesan if desired.

Enjoy served warm.