Soft Italian Breadsticks (Abm)

Serve these wonderfully soft breadsticks warm out of the oven, brushed with melted butter and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Goes really well served with Italian meals. Recipe from Quick Cooking.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 24 breadsticks

Ingredients

• Dough

• 1  cup warm water (70 to 80)
• 3  tablespoons  soft butter
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 3  cups bread flour
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  teaspoon  italian seasoning
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast

• Topping

• 1  tablespoon  melted butter
• 1  tablespoon  grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Place all dough ingredients in your bread machine pan according to manufacturers direction.
2. Select dough setting.
3. When dough cycle is complete, turn out onto floured board and divide dough in half.
4. Cut each portion into 12 pieces and roll each piece into a 4 to 6" rope.
5. Place 2" apart onto greased baking sheets.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes or until doubled.
7. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Immediately brush with butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
9. Note: Be careful not to overbake or they will become tough.