Pull-Apart Pepperoni Garlic Knots

Ingredients

Serves/makes 6

1 pound homemade or store-bought pizza dough

Flour for dusting

1.
Heat butter and oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat until butter melts. Add pepperoni and cook until crispy, about 2 minutes. Add pepper flakes and garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in parsley and chives, then add Parmesan cheese.
2.
On a floured surface, divide dough into 2 pieces. Roll each piece into an oblong shape, cutting into 12 strips. Tie each strip into a knot and coat in the pepperoni mixture.
3.
Transfer knots to the skillet, drizzle with olive oil, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 4 hours or refrigerate overnight.
4.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Unwrap garlic knots, sprinkle with Romano cheese, and bake until golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
5.
Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan before serving with warm sauce.