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Soft Onion Breadsticks

Soft Onion Breadsticks from filed editor Maryellen Hays of Wolcottville, Indiana are golden and chewy.

32 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 20 min.

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tablespoon sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Directions

In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender; cool. In a large
bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, 1 egg,
sugar, salt, and 1 cup flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Stir in onion and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 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. Let stand for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly
floured surface; divide into 32 pieces. Shape each piece into an

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Soft Onion Breadsticks (continued)

Directions (continued)

8-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and
let rise for 15 minutes.
Beat cold water and remaining egg; brush over breadsticks. Sprinkle
half with sesame seeds and half with poppy seeds. Bake at 350°
for 16-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.
Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 breadstick equals 81 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 132 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.