SESAME ONION BREADSTICKS

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We've enjoyed these golden brown breadsticks at numerous family gatherings over the years. The recipe is a snap to prepare using frozen dough and just five other ingredients. -Mary E. Relyea, Canastota, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 32 breadsticks.

Number Of Ingredients 6

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1-1/2 cups finely chopped onions (about 2 medium)
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir in paprika; cool completely. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 16x14-in. rectangle. Spread onion mixture down 1 half of the rectangle. Fold dough lengthwise in half over onion mixture, forming a 16x7-in. rectangle; seal edges., Cut dough lengthwise into thirty-two 1/2-in.-thick strips. Twist each strip 2 or 3 times. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°., Brush breadsticks with beaten egg; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake 13-16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.