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Italian Bread Twists

Mary Garman prepares these irresistible breadsticks and their pizza-inspired dipping sauce in her Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania kitchen. "They complement most any meal," she notes.

9 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

2 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
6 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1-1/2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
PIZZA DIPPING SAUCE:
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Directions

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, yeast and salt. In a small
saucepan, heat the water, 1-1/2 teaspoons oil and honey to
120-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened.
Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a
floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
Roll into a 9-in. square. Cut into 1-in. strips. Twist each strip and
place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a

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Directions (continued)

warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes. Combine butter and
remaining oil; brush over dough.
Combine Parmesan cheese, parsley and garlic salt; sprinkle over
dough. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Remove to a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Bring to a
boil. Serve with warm breadsticks. Yield: 9 breadsticks.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 180 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 7 mg cholesterol, 346 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.