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Soft Breadstick

Cornmeal on the bottom of the baking sheet gives these breadsticks added crispness. If desired, sprinkle poppy or sesame seeds on the breadsticks for baking.

12 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil
3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
Cornmeal
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
Coarse salt, optional

Directions

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add sugar, salt and oil; stir
until dissolved. Add 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth. Add enough
remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about
6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Punch dough down and divide into 12 portions. Using your hands, roll
each portion into a 10-in. x 1/2-in. strip. Place 1 in. apart on a
greased baking sheet sprinkled with cornmeal. Let rise, uncovered,
until doubled, about 45-60 minutes.
Beat egg white and water; brush over breadsticks. Sprinkle with
coarse salt if desired. Place baking sheet on middle rack of oven;

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Soft Breadstick (continued)

Directions (continued)

place a large shallow pan filled with boiling water on the lowest
rack. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. Brush again with egg white.
Bake 5 minutes more or until golden brown. Yield: 1 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: One breadstick (prepared without coarse salt) equals 178 calories, 5 g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 194 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.