Name: Black Pepper Sticks
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 bread sticks
Ingredients: 2 cups flour; 1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) envelope yeast; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2-1 teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper (depending on taste); 3/4 cup hot water; 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus additional olive oil for oiling bowl and pans)

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I came across these and thought these would be a great appetizer dipped in olive oil or served with dinner. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (June 1985)

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ingredients

2 cups flour
1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) envelope yeast
1 teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ - 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper (depending on taste)
³⁄₄ cup hot water
1 tablespoon olive oil (plus additional olive oil for oiling bowl and pans)

directions

Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, salt and pepper in food processor using the steel knife and on/off turns. With machine running pour in 3/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon oil through the feed tube and process until dough clings to slide of workbowl. If the dough is too sticky add extra flour one tablespoon at a time, if too dry add more water one tablespoon at a time until it is right consistency.
Continue processing dough for 40 seconds until dough is smooth and elastic.
Knead on floured board for 1 minute.
Transfer dough to oiled bowl, turning to cover all surfaces. Cover and let dough rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 450-degrees F.
Coast baking sheet with olive oil.
Roll small pieces (about the size of a walnut) into 10-inch sticks. Arrange on baking sheet, spacing one inch apart.
Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brown.

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tweak by oot K.

10/7/2017

I haven't made these yet, as I just happened across the recipe. A great Italian Bakery near us makes a version of these, but they're crispy (like a hard biscuit) and have fennel and anise in them, in addition to the black pepper. They're oddly addictive!

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review by Karen..

11/1/2005

These were a nice change from biscuits or rolls. The pepper gave them a little spice (I used 1/2 tsp), but I feel like they were missing a little something. I did rub butter over the tops while they were warm and that added some flavor. This is a good, easy recipe for breadsticks and I'd like to try them again with some variations. Thanks!

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creation by ellie_

7/3/2005

I came across these and thought these would be a great appetizer dipped in olive oil or served with dinner. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (June 1985)