CARAMELIZED ONION BREADSTICKS

Caramelized Onion Breadsticks image

I'm a sixth grade special education teacher with little time on my hands. These easy-to-make breadsticks go well with my hearty vegetable beef soup.-Jennifer Bermingham, Shillington, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1 large sweet onion, halved and thinly sliced
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 teaspoon sugar
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium-low heat, cook onion in 4 tablespoons butter for 5 minutes or until tender. Add sugar; cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes longer or until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently. , On a lightly floured surface, roll bread dough into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Spoon onion mixture lengthwise over half of the dough; fold plain half of dough over onion mixture. Cut into eighteen 1-in. strips. Twist each strip twice; pinch ends to seal. , Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Melt the remaining butter; brush over breadsticks. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes. , Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.