Raised knots

1/4 butter, melted
2/3 half & half
1/3 water
Warm these ingredients to 110 degrees
1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon of salt
1 egg, large
3-3.5 cups water
Put yeast and honey into mixer, pour in milk mixture, let sit for 5-10 minutes till foamy. Add egg and salt and combine, on a low setting. Add 2.5-3 cups flour, then mix. Continue to add flour till it does not stick to sides of bowl or mixer. Kneed for 2 minutes with dough hook or 5 minutes by hand. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 390-400 degrees. punch dough down and shape into cute little knots, put on a greased or parchment paper covered cookie sheet. Let rise for 15 more minutes and cook for 15 -20 minutes.
Topping
2 tablespoons of butter
1 teaspoon of garlic and Italian seasoning
Any cheese that you like
Melt these ingredients together, except the cheese, after they cook brush on butter and sprinkle cheese, let melt