Crunchy Breadsticks

Name: Crunchy Breadsticks
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons shortening; 1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons shortening
1/2 to 3/4 cup ice water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1

In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and shortening; cover and process until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While processing, gradually add water until dough forms a ball.
2

Transfer to a floured surface. Roll dough into a 10x8-in. rectangle. Cut into sixteen 10x1/2-in. strips. Twist each strip 4 times and place on
3

. Brush with oil. Combine coarse salt and thyme; sprinkle over breadsticks.
4

Bake at 350° until golden brown and crisp, 18-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.