Soft Bread Twists

Name: Soft Bread Twists
Ingredients: 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup butter, melted; Pizza sauce or salsa, optional

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup canola oil
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup butter, melted
Pizza sauce or salsa, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the milk, egg, oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 4 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth. Beat 3 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2

Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes (dough will be sticky). Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3

Do not punch down. Divide dough into eight pieces. Combine cornmeal and oregano; sprinkle over work surface. Roll each piece of dough in cornmeal mixture and shape into a 15-in.-long rope. Cut each rope into three pieces. Twist each piece and place on greased
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5

Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes. Combine garlic powder and remaining salt. Immediately brush twists with melted butter, then sprinkle with garlic powder mixture. Serve with pizza sauce if desired.