| Pizza Bread Sticks
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm water (105° to 115°F)
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 green onion with top, sliced
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Preheat oven to 400°F
Spray 2 large nonstick baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set
aside
Sprinkle yeast over warm water in small bowl; stir until yeast dissolves
Let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly
Meanwhile, place all remaining ingredients except olive oil in food processor; process a few seconds to
combine With food processor running, gradually add yeast mixture and olive
oil
Process just until mixture forms a ball. (Add an additional 2 tablespoons flour if dough is too sticky.)
Transfer dough to lightly floured surface; knead 1 minute
Let dough rest 5 minutes
Roll out dough with lightly floured rolling pin to form 14×8-inch rectangle; cut dough crosswise into 1/2-inch-wide
strips
Twist dough strips; place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until lightly browned
Food exchange 1 Starch 1/2 Fat
(2 breadsticks)
Calories 112 Calories from Fat 19 % Total Fat 2 g Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 4 mg Carbohydrate 18 g Fiber 1 g Protein 4 g Sodium 91 mg
Courtesy Diabetic Cooking
Serves 14 |