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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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Soft Onion Breadsticks from filed editor Maryellen Hays of Wolcottville, Indiana are golden and chewy. Ingredients:
3/4 cup chopped onion |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
1/2 cup warm milk (110° to 115°) |
1/4 cup butter, softened |
2 eggs |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1-1/2 teaspoons salt |
3-1/2 to 4 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
2 tablespoons cold water |
2 tablespoons sesame seeds |
1 tablespoon poppy seeds |
Directions:
1. In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender; cool. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, 1 egg, sugar, salt, and 1 cup flour. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in onion and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. 2. 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 1 hour. 3. Punch dough down. Let stand for 10 minutes. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 32 pieces. Shape each piece into an 8-in. rope. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise for 15 minutes. 4. Beat cold water and remaining egg; brush over breadsticks. Sprinkle half with sesame seeds and half with poppy seeds. Bake at 350° for 16-22 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 2 dozen. |
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