Pecorino-black Pepper Breadsticks

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese, freshly grated
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 5 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 450°.
• 2 lightly spoon flours into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. combine flours, cheese, baking powder, and pepper in a medium bowl.
• 3 add 5 tablespoons water and oil; stir until dough forms. turn dough out onto a floured surface; knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
• 4 divide dough into 10 - 12 equal portions, shaping each portion into an 8-inch rope. place ropes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• 5 bake at 450° for 10 - 15 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. remove from oven; cool on a wire rack.