How to Make Italian-style Breadsticks

These Italian-style breadsticks are easy and super quick.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or 1/2teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 can (11 ounces) refrigerated breadstick dough
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water

1. prep time is 20 minutes and bake time is 15 minutes.
   preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Spray two cooking sheets with cooking spray.

2. combine mozzarella, basil, garlic powder, oregano and pepper in a small bowl; mix well and set aside.

3. unroll the dough; separate the breadsticks. cut each strip in half crosswise.

4. on a lightly floured surface, with floured fingertips, twist the two halves together.

5. beat egg with water. lightly brush the tops of breadsticks with the egg mixture.

6. sprinkle seasoning over breadsticks, turning to coat evenly on both sides.

7. place breadsticks on prepared baking sheets, 1 inch apart. press down edges slightly to prevent twists from unraveling.

8. bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes. serve warm.

9. * for a spicy flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
   * Dried herbs add great flavor to most any savory bread.

Tips & Warnings

• to help keep breadsticks warm when they are at the dinner table, place a piece of foil under the napkin in the bread basket.

[yourmamasaidwha]

on 1/25/2009 sounds tasty! try it w/the frozen breadsticks and i swear, it gives breadsticks a different flavor than the refrigerated dough...try this sometime...
http://www.ehow.com/how_4581817_olive-gardens-breadsticks.html
thanks for the great share! recommending you!

[FrazzledNanny]

on 1/18/2009 I LOVE breadsticks. Thanks for the delicious recipe. 5*

[kkemp]

on 1/6/2009 Sounds delish!

[lizseth]

on 1/4/2009 thank you!

[lynnhsmomof2]

on 1/4/2009 Sounds yummy! 5* and you've been recommended.