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Saturday, January 14, 2006

BASIC BREAD DOUGH RECIPES BREAD STICKS & BUTTER TOP MINI LOAVES

Variations Using basic bread dough recipe:
posted on January 11th 2006


BREAD STICKS

After the first rise time, punch down dough.
Divide dough in half.
Cut each half in 32 pieces, shape each into
8 inch long breadstick.
Place on greased cookie sheets.
Brush with beaten egg white:
variations:
sprinkle with small amt of garlic salt
or
sprinkle with sesame seeds
or
sprinkle with Italian seasoning

Cover;
Let rise in warm place about 30 minutes
or until double in size.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 14 minutes.
*May also sprinkle with parmesean cheese for
last 2-3 minutes of cooking time.
Makes about: 64 bread sticks

These also Freeze well.







BUTTER TOPPED MINI LOAVES

Prepare dough as directed.
After allowing dough to rest divide into 12 pieces.
Shape each piece into a 7 inch
oblong loaf. Taper ends.
Place loaves 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
Cover
let rise in warm place until doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
Make 1/4 inch deep slit down center of each loaf
drizzle with 1 teaspoon of melted butter.
(optional)Sprinkle with sesame seeds or poppy seeds.

Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until loaves
sound hollow when lightly tapped.
Makes about 12 mini loaves.






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