Herbed Bread Twists

Name: Herbed Bread Twists
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram and oregano; 1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed; 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon water; 4 teaspoons sesame seeds

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 10 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

A blend of herbs and a special shape dress up ordinary frozen bread dough in this unbelievably easy recipe. —Deb Stapert, Comstock Park, Michigan

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, marjoram and oregano
1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread dough, thawed
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
4 teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions

In a small bowl, combine butter and seasonings. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. square. Spread with butter mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cheese.
Fold dough into thirds. Cut widthwise into 24 strips. Twist each strip twice; pinch ends to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 40 minutes.
Beat egg and water; brush over dough. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake at 375° until light golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 twist: 84 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

A blend of herbs and a special shape dress up ordinary frozen bread dough in this unbelievably easy recipe. —Deb Stapert, Comstock Park, Michigan

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