Blooming Breadsticks

Blooming Breadsticks
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Blooming Breadsticks This recipe is typical of Southern cuisine. Head to the store and pick up additional parsley flakes, breadsticks, garlic powder, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Unroll dough; separate into 12 breadsticks. Adjust length of each breadstick to 6 in. For each flower, cut one breadstick into 1-in. pieces and another breadstick into one 4-in. piece and two 1-in. pieces.
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For stem, twist 4-in. piece twice and place on a greased baking sheet. For leaves, pinch one end of two 1-in. pieces; place on each side of stem and pinch to seal.
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Roll one 1-in. piece into a ball; place 1 in. above stem for flower center. For petals, pinch one end of remaining five pieces; position with sides touching flower center and other petals.
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In a small bowl, combine the butter, parsley, garlic powder and Italian seasoning; brush over dough.
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Sprinkle additional parsley on stem and leaves.
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Sprinkle sesame seeds on flower center.
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Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
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Recommended wine: Riesling, Sparkling Wine, Zinfandel

Southern on the menu? Try pairing with Riesling, Sparkling Wine, and Zinfandel. In general, there are a few rules that will help you pair wine with southern food. Food-friendly riesling or sparkling white wine will work with many fried foods, while zinfandel is great with barbecued fare. The Westport Winery "Ancient Mariner" Riesling & Pear wine blend (Benefits Coastal Animal Rescue and Adoption) with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.
Westport Winery
Westport Winery "Ancient Mariner" Riesling & Pear wine blend (Benefits Coastal Animal Rescue and Adoption)
Try this delicate blend of pear and Riesling that smacks of honey and sunshine. Whatever voyage of exploration inspires your daily life, remember the Rime of the Ancient Mariner. Offer salvation. Benefits Coastal Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA).
DifficultyMedium
Ready In35 m.
Servings6
Health Score1
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