Pepper Sticks
Hand-made pepper sticks, once a Renaissance favorite, are now served from Milan to Naples and everywhere in between. This recipe, from Lauren's Mamma Marie Lucia, are spiced with pepper and anise seeds, and rustic charm. These crisp, golden breadsticks deliver a satisfying snap and a warm, peppery finish. Often served as a pre-dinner nibble or alongside a glass of red or white wine, they embody the philosophy of simple Italian ingredients expertly crafted by hand.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350° F.
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Add all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. In a small bowl, add yeast to warm water and let dissolve thoroughly. Add yeast mixture to flour mixture. Mix well until workable, turn onto a floured surface and kneed until smooth.
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Cover dough with clear plastic wrap and place a dishtowel over the bowl. Let rise until doubled in size for about 2 to 3 hours.
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On a floured surface, roll dough into sticks about 6 to 7 inches long. Place on a greased cookie sheet about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden brown.