Low Fat Parmesan Breadsticks Recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup yellow cornmeal

1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus 2 tablespoons

1 package quick-rising yeast

1 1/4 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3/4 cup water

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 large egg white, beaten with

1 tablespoon water

Method

1.In a food processor, pulse flour, cornmeal, 1/2 cup Parmesan, yeast, salt, sugar and pepper.

Set aside.

2.Heat water and oil in a saucepan until hot to the touch (120°F).

3.With processor running, slowly add hot liquid.

Process until dough forms a ball.

(Add 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water if needed.)

Process for 1 minute more.

4.Turn dough out onto a floured surface.

Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

5.Preheat oven to 425°F.

Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat it with nonstick spray.

Sprinkle with cornmeal.

6.Roll dough into a 7-by-l0-inch rectangle.

Cut into twelve 7-inch strips.

Gently twist each strip and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet.

Brush with egg white mixture and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

MAKES 1 DOZEN BREADSTICKS.

105 calories per breadstick; 4 grams protein; 2 grams fat(t.

1 grams saturated fat); 17 grams carbohydrate; 320 mg sodium; 4 mg cholesterol; 1 gram fiber.

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