Whole Wheat Apricot Sage Breadsticks

Sweet & Savory

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Yields: 12 breadsticks

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup tap water, very warm
• 1  tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1  tablespoon honey
• 1⁄4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 3⁄4 cup milk
• 2  tablespoons fresh sage, freshly chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2  cups white whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup  dried apricot, chopped

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the water, yeast & honey. Let stand 5 minutes, or until bubbly. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low, combine the milk & butter. Heat until warm but not hot. You should be able to comfortably leave your fingers in the mix. Add the sage to the milk, then set aside. To the yeast mix, add the salt, both flours and milk mixture. Use an electric mixer on low to mix until the ingredients form a soft dough. Mix in the apricots until evenly distributed. Let the dough rest in the bowl for 5 minutes. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface & knead for 5 minutes or until soft & supple. Transfer the dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap & let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Heat oven to 375. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Use your fingers to press the dough into a 10x14" rectangle. Cut the dough into 12 strips. Arrange the strips on the prepared pan, twisting them slightly. Let rise for 10 minutes. Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.