How to enjoy Italian breadsticks Grissini

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MANILA, Philippines — You like breadsticks, especially Grissini, which are thin and crispy Italian breadsticks traditionally made from yeasted dough, cut thinly, then rolled or twisted, and baked plain or with sesame seeds, dried herbs or pepper topping.

Versatile and crispy good, Grissini sticks can be eaten as is or with dips for snacks or appetizers, or served as a side for pasta. This recipe by Chef Jackie Ang Po, using Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil and the brand’s pasta sauce, makes the process sound so easy. 

Grissini with dips

Ingredients:

For the dough:

2 1/2 cups bread flour

3/4 cup cake flour

1 cup water

2 tbsps. Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil

1 tsp. dough ore bread improver

2 tsps. yeast

2 tsps. salt

1 1/2 tbsps. sugar

For the toppings:

Egg wash

Dried herbs

Pink pepper

Queso de Bola, finely grated

Sesame seeds

For the dips:

Doña Elena Marinara Sauce

Doña Elena Artichoke & Walnut Spread

Doña Elena Spanish sardines

Procedure:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine water, Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil, sugar, yeast, bread improver, bread flour, cake flour, and salt.

2. Mix all ingredients thoroughly for 15 minutes or until a smooth dough forms.

3. Prepare two separate bowls and lightly grease each with Doña Elena Pure Olive Oil.

4. Divide the dough evenly into the two bowls. Add herbs to one of the bowls. Cover both bowls and let them rest for 20 minutes.

5. Roll out the doughs one at a time and add your desired toppings. Allow it to rest for 5 minutes before cutting.

6. Cut the dough into thin strips, then stretch and twist each strip. Place the twisted strips on a greased baking pan. Let them rise until doubled in size.

7. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the breadsticks until golden brown.

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