Italian Cheese Twists Recipe

Italian Cheese Twists Recipe Italian Cheese Twists Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 3

My family loves breadsticks, and this recipe was an immediate success. The breadsticks look delicate and fancy, but they aren't tricky to make using prepared bread dough. We love the herb flavor. -Marna Heitz, Farley, Iowa

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Italian Cheese Twists Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and marjoram
  • 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds and/or grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. square. Combine butter and seasonings; spread over dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Fold dough into thirds. Cut widthwise into 24 strips, 1/2 in. each. Twist each strip twice; pinch ends to seal. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. In a small bowl, beat egg and water; brush over the twists. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 173 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 303 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Italian Cheese Twists in Taste of Home April/May 1995, p29

Tip

Parmesan Pointers

When a recipe calls for shredded Parmesan cheese, use the cheese found in bags in the grocery store dairy section. Shredded Parmesan is often used in salads or soups where the shreds make a pretty garnish. If grated Parmesan is called for, use the finely grated cheese sold in containers with shaker/pourer tops. This type works well in lasagna and casseroles. (You can substitute either shredded or grated Parmesan in equal proportions in your favorite recipes.) If you decide to buy a chunk of Parmesan cheese and grate your own, be sure to use the finest section on your grating tool. You can also use a blender or food processor. Simply cut the cheese into 1-inch cubes and process 1 cup of cubes at a time on high until finely grated.

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Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2013 by pinkiepie

The cheese melted and dripped off the cookie sheet I had them on. Next if I make them I would put them on a jelly roll pan. Made a mess and set off alarms in house.

Reviewed on Mar. 02, 2010 by keagmom

My family loves these twists! We make them often.

 
 

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