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Cheesy Pesto Breadsticks

Reggie Dwork <reggie@jeff-and-reggie.com>
Thu, 01 Apr 2021 15:13:21 -0700
v121.n014.2
* Exported from MasterCook *

                         Breadsticks, Cheesy Pesto

Recipe By     : Miss in the Kitchen
Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bread                           Bread-Bakers Mailing List
                 Hand Made                       Posted

   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                cup  water -- warm, (about 110-115F)
   2               Tbsp  sugar
   2 1/4           tsp.  Quick·Rise Yeast -- (1/4 oz, 7g)
   2               Tbsp  olive oil
   2 1/4           cups  all-purpose flour
   1                tsp  kosher salt
      1/2           cup  pesto
   2               cups  mozzarella cheese -- shredded
      1/4           cup  butter -- melted

Soft breadsticks filled with delicious sweet basil pesto and ooey 
gooey cheese. They are guaranteed to steal the show at dinner!

Add warm water to a large mixing bowl and add sugar and yeast. Stir 
to combine and set aside for about 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.

Add olive oil and stir to combine.

Add 1 cup of flour and salt. Stir to combine. Continue adding flour 
1/4 cup at a time until mixture forms a dough ball and pulls away 
from sides of the bowl.

Place dough on a floured surface and knead 3 to 5 minutes adding more 
flour as needed. Dough should no longer be sticky.

Cover and allow to rise 30 minutes.

Punch dough down and roll into a 12 x 15" (approximate) rectangle.

Spread pesto over dough and sprinkle evenly with mozzarella cheese.

Press lightly on cheese to help it stick to the dough and pesto layers.

Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 1" strips.

Fold strips in half and twist together. Place on a parchment lined 
baking sheet about 1" apart.

Preheat oven to 400F.

Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.

Brush with melted butter and serve immediately or at room temperature.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Question: I have fresh yeast. How could I use that in place of quick 
rise yeast, if possible? I'm sure rising time is longer but would the 
mixing method be different?
Response: Here's a link to info on converting to fresh yeast and 
usage: https://redstaryeast.com/recipes/how-to-convert-dry-yeast-to-cake-yeast/

S(Internet address):
   https://redstaryeast.com/recipes/cheesy-pesto-breadsticks/
Yield:
   "4 to 5"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 780 Calories; 47g Fat (54.1% 
calories from fat); 25g Protein; 64g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 
90mg Cholesterol; 1033mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 3 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 
1/2 Lean Meat; 8 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

NOTES : 2020 - 1214