Bran Breadsticks

Give breadsticks a new twist by adding bran cereal to the dough. You'll love the texture and slightly nutty taste.

Bran Breadsticks

Yield

32 breadsticks 32 breadsticks

Difficulty

Intermediate Intermediate

Prep Time

1:00 1:00

Bake Time

15 to 20 minutes 15 to 20 minutes

Rise Time

15 minutes 15 minutes

Stand Time

5 minutes 5 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup wheat bran cereal
  • 1 cup very warm water (120° to 130°F)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2-3/4 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 envelopes Fleischmann’s® RapidRise® Instant Yeast
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • AND/OR garlic powder
  • AND/OR Italian herb seasoning

Directions

  1. Combine bran cereal, water and oil; let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 cup flour, undissolved yeast, and salt. Beat 2 minutes at medium speed of electric mixer, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead on lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 to 10 minutes. Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Divide dough in half; roll to a 16 x 12-inch rectangle. With sharp knife, cut rectangle into 16 (1-inch) strips. Cut strips in half to make 32 strips. Holding ends of each strip, twist in opposite directions 6 to 8 times. Place on 2 large greased baking sheets. Cover; let rest 15 minutes or until risen slightly.
  2. Brush breadsticks with beaten egg whites. Sprinkle with herbs, walnuts or cheese. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden; switching positions of sheets halfway through baking for even browning. Remove from sheets; cool on wire racks.

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