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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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My family loves eating these zesty bread twists with a spaghetti supper. Soft and light as a feather, they have a perfect balance of garlic and oregano. Be sure to snatch one before passing them around the table. Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°) |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup canola oil |
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided |
5-1/2 to 6 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup cornmeal |
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
pizza sauce or salsa, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, egg, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 4 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth. Beat 3 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. Do not punch down. Divide dough into eight pieces. Combine cornmeal and oregano; sprinkle over work surface. Roll each piece of dough in cornmeal mixture and shape into a 15-in.-long rope. Cut each rope into three pieces. Twist each piece and place on greased baking sheets.
4. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes. Combine garlic powder and remaining salt. Immediately brush twists with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic powder mixture. Serve with pizza sauce if desired. Yield: 2 dozen.
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