Spicy Peppercorn and Pecorino Breadsticks |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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With black and red pepper, these breadsticks pack some heat. If you don't have semolina, you can use cornmeal. Ingredients:
1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons) |
1 1/3 cups warm water (100° to 110°) |
3 1/2 cups bread flour, divided |
2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil |
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper |
1 3/4 teaspoons salt |
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1 cup (4 ounces) grated fresh pecorino romano cheese |
cooking spray |
2 tablespoons ground semolina |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Add 1/2 cup flour to yeast mixture, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 30 minutes. Add remaining 3 cups flour, olive oil, black pepper, salt, and red pepper; stir until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes); cover and let rest 10 minutes. Knead in half of cheese; cover and let rest 5 minutes. Knead in remaining cheese.
2. Place dough in a large bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in size. (Gently press two fingers into dough. If indentation remains, the dough has risen enough.) Punch dough down. Roll dough into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
3. Preheat oven to 450°.
4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon semolina onto each of 2 baking sheets. Cut dough in half lengthwise to form 2 (12 x 4-inch) rectangles. Cut each rectangle crosswise into 12 (1-inch-wide) strips. Working with 1 strip at a time (cover remaining dough to prevent drying), gently roll each strip into a 15-inch-long rope. Place rope on prepared pan, and repeat procedure with remaining strips, placing 12 on each pan. Cover and let dough rise 20 minutes.
5. Uncover dough; bake each pan at 450° for 12 minutes. Remove breadsticks from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
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