ITALIAN CHEESE BREAD STICKS

Italian Cheese Bread Sticks image

Provided by Karen Caudle

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 Tbsp yeast (or 1 packet)
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 c warm water (120-130 degrees)
1 Tbsp oil
TOPPING
1/4-1/3 c prepared italian salad dressing
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1/4 tsp thyme, dried
dash(es) pepper
1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 c shreded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, yeast sugar and salt. Add water and oil to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.
3. While dough is rising combine the remaining ingredient EXCEPT for mozzarella cheese.
4. Punch dough down; place on a greased 12-inch pizza pan and pat into a 12-inch circle. Brush with salad dressing and sprinkle seasoning mixture mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into sticks and serve warm.