Cheesy Breadstick Straws

READY IN: 38minsYIELD: 18 breadsticks

INGREDIENTS

2teaspoonsactive dry yeast

1cupwarm water (between 105-110ºF)

1tablespoonhoney

2 ¹⁄₂ cupsbread flour

1tablespoonitalian seasoning

¹⁄₂ tablespoongarlic powder

¹⁄₂ teaspoonsea salt, ground(or to taste)

¹⁄₂ tablespoonoil, for bowl(or as needed)

¹⁄₄ cupunbleached all-purpose flour, for work surface

3tablespoonsbutter, melted

2teaspoonsgarlic salt

2teaspoonshot paprika

³⁄₄ cupparmesan cheese, grated

³⁄₄ cupasiago cheese, grated

NUTRITION INFO

Serving Size: 1 (753) g

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 115.5

Calories from Fat 33 g 29 %

Total Fat 3.8 g 5 %

Saturated Fat 2 g 10 %

Cholesterol 8.8 mg 2 %

Sodium 146.8 mg 6 %

Total Carbohydrate16.5 g 5 %

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g 3 %

Sugars 1.1 g 4 %

Protein 3.9 g 7 %

DIRECTIONS

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine hot water, yeast and honey; proof for 8 to 10 minutes or until foamy.

In the meantime, combine in a medium bowl, 2 cups flour, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt; whisk to mix and set aside.

Insert dough hook attachment and add about 2 cups flour mixture to the yeast (reserve ½ cup). Mix on speed 2 for 2 minutes. Increase to speed 3 and continue mixing by adding 1 tablespoons of remaining flour at a time until dough forms a ball and clings to the dough hook, cleaning the sides of the bowl. Increase speed to 4 and knead for 4 minutes.

Form a ball by pulling dough under and placing it in a bowl lightly greased with oil; toss dough to coat. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and place it in a draft free spot such as an unheated oven. Let it rise for 30 minutes.

Later, punch dough to deflate it and transfer to a work surface lightly floured. Stretch dough to about a 18 X 12-inch rectangular shape, flouring rolling pin and dough as well. If it stretches back, wait a couple minutes to let the gluten relax.

Pour on melted butter and brush on evenly. Sprinkle evenly with garlic salt, paprika, parmesan and asiago cheese – or use what you like.

Using a pizza cutter, slice dough in half and then divide each half into 9 long strips of 1-inch wide. Take one at a time and place it on a large baking sheet lined with a silicone mat. Twist each, starting from the middle and working your way out to each end.

Transfer straws to a 375ºF preheated oven and bake for 18 minutes. Half way through cooking, rotate them to cook evenly. Remove from the heat and serve immediately. Makes 18 breadsticks.

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