Parmesan Peppercorn Breadsticks Recipes

PARMESAN BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Combine 3/4 cup warm water (105 degrees F to 110 degrees F) and the sugar in a food processor. Sprinkle the yeast on the surface and set aside until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add the olive oil and pulse once. Add the flour and salt; pulse to form a smooth dough, about 2 minutes. Brush a large bowl with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl and form into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Lay out a large sheet of parchment paper and brush with olive oil. Transfer the dough to the parchment and pat into a 6-by-12-inch rectangle. Brush the dough lightly with olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside 10 minutes. (At this point, you can refrigerate the dough, covered, up to 12 hours.)
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment; brush with olive oil. Cut the dough in half crosswise with a chef's knife or pizza cutter to make two 6-inch squares. Cut each half into 10 equal pieces.
• On a lightly floured surface, stretch and roll each piece of dough with your hands into a thin 12-to-14-inch-long rope. Transfer the ropes to the prepared baking sheets, arranging them about 1/2 inch apart.
• Whisk the egg white with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Brush the breadsticks lightly with the egg wash, then sprinkle with parmesan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap; set aside 10 minutes.
• Uncover the breadsticks and bake until golden and crisp, about 30 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through. Slide off the baking sheets and let cool on racks. (The breadsticks will crisp up as they cool; if they are still flexible, bake about 7 more minutes.) Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

PARMESAN-BLACK PEPPER BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°F. Lightly grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, water, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 2 tablespoons of the cheese until soft dough forms.
• Sprinkle work surface with Bisquick mix. Place dough on surface; roll to coat. With rolling pin, roll into 10x8-inch rectangle. Brush with butter. Sprinkle with remaining 3 tablespoons cheese; press in gently. Cut crosswise into 12 strips. Gently twist each strip. Place 1/2 inch apart on cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional pepper.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes until light golden brown. Serve warm.

PEPPERED PARMESAN BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• Stir together water, yeast and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor).
• In food processor, place crushed cereal, flour, cheese, black pepper, red pepper, lemon peel and garlic salt. Cover; process about 10 seconds or until blended. Add oil; cover and process 10 seconds longer. Add yeast mixture; cover and process, using quick on-and-off motions, until dough forms a ball. Let rest 5 minutes. Cover and process 10 seconds longer. Remove dough; cover and let rise 10 minutes.
• Heat oven to 325°F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Divide dough into 16 equal pieces. On surface sprinkled with cornmeal, roll each part into thin rope about 14 inches long. Place on cookie sheets. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with additional ground black and red peppers if desired. Let stand 15 minutes.
• Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Cool on cooling rack.

CRUNCHY PARMESAN-HERB BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bow stir together 3/4 cup of the flour, the 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, the yeast, and Italian seasoning. Add the 3/4 cup warm water and the oil to dry mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on low to medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping side of bowl constantly. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes. Using a wooden spoon, sir in as much of the remaining flour as you can.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough of the remaining flour to make a stiff dough that is smooth and elastic (8 to 10 minutes total). Shape into a ball. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease the surface. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double in size (45 to 60 minutes).
• Punch dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 4 portions. Divide each portion into 6 pieces. Cover; let rest for 10 minutes. Grease baking sheets. To shape breadsticks, roll each piece into an 8-inch-long rope. Place ropes 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Cover; let rise in a warm place until nearly double in size (about 30 minutes).
• Stir together egg white and the 1 tablespoon water; brush on breadsticks. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese. Bake in a 375 F oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F Bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until golden and crisp. Transfer to wire racks; cool completely.

PARMESAN AND GARLIC BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit until bubbly, about 7-8 minutes.
• Add the milk, sugar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, 3 tablespoons butter, salt, and 2 cups flour.
• Beat until smooth.
• Stir in 1/4 cup parmesan cheese and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Knead with bread hook for 7-8 minutes adding additional flour as needed.
• Turn onto a floured surface and knead about 10-15 times.
• Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
• Punch the dough down and let it rest a couple of minutes.
• For thin bread sticks, divide into 36 pieces.
• (This is very versatile here. You can make them as small or as large as you want. I cut mine into 18 pieces for a larger breadstick).
• Shape each piece into a 6 inch rope.
• Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet.
• Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25-35 minutes.
• Melt remaining butter and brush over the dough.
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic salt.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
• Remove from pans to wire racks.

PARMESAN GARLIC BREADSTICKS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, 3 tablespoons butter, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in 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 45 minutes., Punch the dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide into 36 pieces. Shape each piece into a 6-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 25 minutes. , Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and garlic salt. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks.