Easy Italian Breadsticks
Two great reasons to make these crisp and chewy breadsticks for your family? They're simple and delicious! The recipe has been in my family for more than 40 years.—Pamela Hawkins, Gaston, Oregon28 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Gradually add
- milk, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a
- lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.
- Roll dough into a 14-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Cut in half lengthwise;
- cut each half widthwise into 1-in. strips. Place butter in a shallow
- bowl. Dip each strip into butter; twist two to three times.
- Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Sprinkle with cheese and
- garlic salt. Bake at 450° for 8-10 minutes or until golden
- brown. Serve warm. Yield: about 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 breadstick equals 65 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 140 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber,