When that bread basket arrives at the table, it is nearly impossible for me to resist. Whether it's the sourdough at Balboa or the tall breadsticks at Perry's, I'm a sucker! These are an easy twist...get it, twist... on traditional garlic bread. I sought out to make something to compliment the lamb chops I served at a dinner party and these did just the trick. An added bonus, your guests will think you slaved away all day. Especially if you get creative with the shapes!
Ingredients
Ingredients
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/3 cup grated Gruyere
1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 container refrigerated breadstick dough- (Pillsbury)Finely ground sea salt (optional)
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a food processor, chop the Parmesan, Gruyere and rosemary together until coarsely chopped. Set the cheese mixture aside. Separate the dough strips. Using a pizza cutter or a large sharp knife, cut each dough strip in half lengthwise to form thin strips. Working with dough strip at a time, coat each strip with the cheese mixture, pressing very gently. Twist each cheese covered dough strip and place onto prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with the salt, if you wish.
Bake until the breadsticks are golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer the warm breadsticks to a basket and serve.
Original recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
