Onion Cheese Breadsticks

Directions

1. 1
   Grease baking pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch).
2. 2
   Dissolve yeast in warm water in small mixer bowl.
3. 3
   Add flour, parsley flakes, shortening, sugar, salt, garlic powder and egg.
4. 4
   Beat on medium speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
5. 5
   Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
6. 6
   Stir in onion and cheese.
7. 7
   Pat dough evenly in pan with floured hands.
8. 8
   Let rise in warm place until almost double, about 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Heat oven to 450°.
10. 10
    Cut dough into 3 x 1-inch sticks; brush with butter.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with sesame seed; bake until edges are brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Yields 3 dozen breadsticks.