Transfer the risen and punched down dough to a lightly floured surface and cut the ball of dough into 4 equal parts using a bench scraper or knife.
Divide each quarter into 4 more equal parts, so you’ll have 16 total. I like to keep my dough covered in plastic when not working on it so it doesn’t dry out.
Roll each piece out into a rope about 6 inches long. I love the old Italian trick of lightly oiling my surface which helps the dough stretch easier.
The dough is very flexible, so stretch it as needed to form a single knot. Don’t worry about being super precise. Place them on a parchment lined baking sheet and lightly brush with olive oil.
Cover loosely with plastic and let the rolls rise for an hour in a warm spot. The plastic keeps the rolls from drying out, so make sure you use it. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 400F.
Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden. While the knots are baking, melt the butter.
Brush knots liberally with melted butter immediately after they come out of the oven. Then I go around for a second brushing and sprinkle with the everything bagel seasoning.
The knots will keep for a couple of days in an airtight container, at room temperature. They can be reheated, covered in foil, in a low oven. They can also be frozen.
Notes
You'll need 1 lb of pizza dough that's been risen once and punched down. You can use homemade pizza dough (my recipe is insanely easy, so go for it!) or use a readymade dough from the store. Store bought dough is ready to use, but you'll want to leave it out on the counter to come to room temp before using.
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