GARLIC CHEESE BREADSTICKS

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These slightly chewy breadsticks have plenty of garlic and cheese flavor. "Whenever I make these breadsticks, my three daughters will eat every last one if I let them," relates Melinda Rhoads of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 20 breadsticks.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-3/4 to 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
2 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 1-1/2 cups flour, wheat germ, yeast and salt. In a saucepan, heat the water, 1 tablespoon oil and honey to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 4-6 minutes. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; press dough to edges of pan. Brush with remaining oil. Sprinkle with parsley, basil and garlic. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted and bread is golden brown. Cut into 20 strips. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.