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Crunchy Breadsticks

Name: Crunchy Breadsticks
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 16 breadsticks.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons shortening; 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Makes

16 breadsticks

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022

These thin, crisp breadsticks created in our Test Kitchen add a bit of elegance to a holiday dinner. Each bite is perfectly seasoned with thyme and coarse salt.

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and shortening; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While processing, gradually add water until dough forms a ball.
Transfer to a floured surface. Roll dough into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Cut into sixteen 10x1/2-in. strips. Twist each strip 4 times and place on baking sheets. Brush with oil. Combine coarse salt and thyme; sprinkle over breadsticks.
Bake at 350° until golden brown and crisp, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 breadstick: 78 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Crunchy Breadsticks

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