Peppered Parmesan Breadsticks

I came across this recipe that I really want to try! Since Lowell loves hard, crusty breadstix I definitely want to try and make these! They look sooooo good. And a good way to sneek in Fiber!

Perfect with pasta, or just for snackin'!

Mmmm.....

Peppered Parmesan Breadsticks

Homemade breadsticks come complete with black and red pepper, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon and bran.

Ingredients:

1 cup warm water

1 package regular active dry yeast

1 tablespoon sugar

1 cup Fiber One original bran cereal

2 1/4 cups Gold Medal all-purpose flour

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

1 teaspoon garlic salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

Cornmeal

1 egg white, slightly beaten

Directions:

1. Stir together water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand 5 minutes. Place cereal in resealable food- storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or food processor)

2. In food processor, place cereal, flour, cheese, black pepper, red pepper, lemon peel and garlic salt. Cover; process about 10 seconds or until blended. Add oil; cover and process 10 seconds longer. Add yeast mixture; cover and process, using quick on-and-off motions, until dough forms a ball. Let rest 5 minutes. Cover and process 10 seconds. Remove dough; cover and let rise 10 minutes.

3. Heat oven to 325F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray. Divide dough into 16 equal parts. On surface sprinkled with cornmeal, roll each part into thin rope about 14 inches long. Place on cookie sheets. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with additional ground black and red peppers if desired. Let stand 15 minutes.

4. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Cool on cooling rack.

I don't have a food processor, but I do have a blender! I'm sure that'd work just as well! And I'll probably forgo the red pepper since Lowell isn't a big fan of anything really hot, I may add some sesame seeds or something...mmm....I can't wait to make these!

I'll let you know when I do, I'll take some photos, and let you know how they were! If anybody makes them before me, share!

Tootles,