Recipe: Broomstick Breadsticks

Gina, what a gorgeous place! - Gina, what a gorgeous place! How about some Broomstick Breadsticks?

Your decorations are great! How about a quick trip to AZ to unpack our decorations and arrange them? :) -Micha

BROOMSTICK BREADSTICKS



If making up to one day ahead, cool, cover airtight and store at room temperature. To reheat lay breadsticks on a baking sheet or directly on rack a 400 degree F. oven and bake until hot, about 5 minutes

2 loaves (1 lb. each) frozen bread dough, thawed to room temperature
2 Tablespoons black sesame or poppy seed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 to 3 Tablespoons milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Oil a 12x15-inch baking sheet.

On a lightly floured board, pat or roll each loaf of dough into a 5x10-inch rectangle. With a floured knife, cut each rectangle lengthwise into 5 equal strips. From 1 end of each strip, with floured knife, make lengthwise cuts 1/4 inch apart, 1/3 of the length of the strip (to create broom straws; see photo)

Twist uncut portion of each strip 3 to 5 times to make broom handle. Gently lift and transfer breadsticks to prepared baking sheet, laying them lengthwise and about 2 inches apart. Slightly separate the "straws" at the end of each stick and twist and pull handles several more times to make each broom about 15 inches long.

Mix sesame seed and salt. Brush brooms with a little milk and sprinkle lightly with seed mixture.

Bake until well browned, 12 to 18 minutes. Transfer to racks to cool. Serve warm or cool.

Makes 10 breadsticks