Ingredients
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded (use the Monterey Jack with jalapeno)
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2 tablespoons oil
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3 cups bread flour
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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1 teaspoon dry yeast or 1 teaspoon bread machine yeast
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1 tablespoon water
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cracked black pepper
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coarse salt or parmesan cheese
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1 egg white
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Add the first 9 ingredients to a 1-1/2-2 pound bread machine according to the manufacturer's direction.
- Select the dough cycle.
- When the cycle is complete remove the dough, punch down and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Divide the dough into thirds.
- On a lightly floured surface roll each portion into a 14x10-inch rectangle.
- Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the dough lengthwise into 1/2-inch wide strips.
- For each breadstick pick up 2 strips together and twist several times; press ends together.
- Place the breadstick dough about 1/2-inch apart on a greased baking sheet.
- Stir the egg and water together, then brush onto the breadsticks.
- Sprinkle with pepper, salt OR cheese.
- Bake in a 400°F oven for about 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from baking sheet, then cool on wire racks.