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Italian Bread Twists

Name: Italian Bread Twists
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 breadsticks.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
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

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Makes

9 breadsticks

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

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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 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.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 180 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Italian Bread Twists

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