NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 cups bread flour

2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter

4 cloves garlic, minced

0.2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs

3/4 cup warm water

PREPARATION

• 1

  In a small bowl, combine warm water (110-115°F), sugar, and active dry yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.

• 2

  In a large mixing bowl, combine bread flour and salt.

• 3

  Add the yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

• 4

  Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

• 5

  While dough is rising, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and combine with minced garlic and dried Italian herbs.

• 6

  Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 8-inch rope.

• 7

  Place breadsticks on lined baking sheets, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

• 8

  Preheat oven to 375°F.

• 9

  Brush breadsticks with half of the garlic herb butter mixture.

• 10

  Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

• 11

  Melt remaining butter and combine with remaining garlic herb mixture.

• 12

  Brush hot breadsticks with remaining garlic butter mixture.

• 13

  Sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese and fresh parsley before serving.