ITALIAN BREAD TWISTS

Italian Bread Twists image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 breadsticks.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 180 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 346mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.