Crunchy Breadsticks Recipe

Crunchy Breadsticks Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Be the first to write a review

Rate recipe

These thin, crisp breadsticks created in our Test Kitchen add a bit of elegance to a holiday dinner. Each bite is perfectly seasoned with thyme and coarse salt.

[X]

Rate Crunchy Breadsticks Recipe

Click on stars to rate

Would you make this recipe again?

Write a review

[X]

Crunchy Breadsticks Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 16 Servings

20 20 40

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and shortening; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While processing, gradually add water until dough forms a ball.
Transfer to a floured surface. Roll dough into a 10-in. x 8-in. rectangle. Cut into 10-in. x 1/2-in. strips. Twist each strip four times and place on baking sheets. Brush with oil. Combine coarse salt and thyme; sprinkle over breadsticks.
Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 16 breadsticks.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 85 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 148 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Crunchy Breadsticks in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2003, p23