A different kind of demonstration ;)
One of the gals at work is an amazing baker! (WHAT UP, Kathy!) She makes awesome sugar cookies, to die for breadsticks, and I'm sure anything she touches is just as good.Anyway, a bunch of us have been asking her to show us how to make her famous breadsticks. Let me tell you, these are awesome! With out fail, everyone who tries them, loves them instantly. So, yesterday a bunch of us gathered at Paula's house and Kathy showed up how to make the breadsticks. At least, that's how it started out. Our breadstick demonstration morphed into a hot cocoa party! We had soup and other treats (including the breadsticks) and then we all tried different kinds of hot cocoa.
So yummy!
So here's Kathy's recipe, which happens to be an award-winning recipe! She won a bread recipe contest in Paper Crafts magazine a while back. This is that recipe! Enjoy! Seriously, ya'll need to make them and when you do, leave a comment and let us all know how they were. :)
Kathy's Best Ever Breadsticks
Mix together and set aside:
1-1/2 c. very warm water
1 Tbsp. yeast
1 Tbsp. Malted Milk powder
1 Tbsp. sugar
Add to yeast mixture:
4 c. OR 1 lb. bread flour (Kathy weighed the flour on a kitchen scale)
1 tsp. salt
1. Knead 5 minutes (Kathy used a Kitchen Aid mixer with the dough hook attachment on medium-low speed). Let rest 15 minutes (or don't let it rest... Kathy's never does).
2. Roll out on lightly greased surface (Kathy uses Pam cooking spray) so that the dough is a 7-8 inch wide rectangle and 1/2 inch thick. Cut into strips with pizza cutter.
3. Gently stretch, double over and twist each strip of dough and place on lightly greased jelly roll pan. You can also just place them on the pan without stretching or twisting.
4. Melt 1 stick of salted butter (8 Tbsp) and brush over top of dough, reserving 1/3 for after baking. Sprinkle with garlic salt (use powder if you REALLY like garlic, otherwise it gets too salty). Also sprinkle McCormick's Salad Supreme, and parmesan cheese.
5. Let rise until doubled.
6. Bake in 400 degree oven until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes.
7. Brush with remaining butter.
Makes great pizza crusts (two medium pizzas).
And, and just 'cause I can (hee hee!) here's a picture from the hot cocoa portion...
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full entry » posted on December 19, 2007 7:40 PM by Kristina |
18 Comments posted in General, Recipes |
You are too cute! Thanks for sharing yet another great thing with us. It sounds spectacular!
P.S. Looks like that SU apron came in handing for the baking demo. :)
That's so funny that Sarah mentioned the apron! I was just thinking of how versatile it looked!
Yum ... I LOVE breadsticks and they even look good having not been cooked yet. Unfortunately I have a Vegas trip coming up and some clothes to fit into, so I won't be making them anytime soon! :(
Thanks for the recipe!
How funny that the thing I most wanted to comment on was her apron and there are already two comments about it. I loved that she has her SU! apron on. Fun times!
I've had bread sticks very similar to these and all I can say is, "quick, yummy and gone!" TFS.
Misty
Oh, they look so good. I've had breadsticks very similar to these and all I can say is, "Quick, yummy and gone!"
TFS.
Misty
Okay, I was going to mention the apron too! Aren't we funny? Also, this just looks like so much fun! What a great memory for you all!
Those look SO yummy!! I'm supposed to bring the bread product for my card-party friends Christmas party tonight...I might have to make these!
Oooh, yummy! I'm a bread-a-holic if there is such a thing! ;) I'll so have to try these!
Oh yummy, I am so jealous! I love Kathy's cooking. One year she made a batch of sugar cookies for the SAMS to decorate as part of our work party. She is an amazing cook. Love the picture of all the girls as well. I sure miss SU, too bad I can't bring my baby to work with me.
HOLY COW!
Kathy was in the ward I was in a few years ago. Instantly when I saw the pic I knew who it was. What a small world.
I had no idea she was such a good baker (did know about her working at SU, though).
Sounds like you all had tons and tons of fun!
Those look super yummy! I might have to try those tomorrow!
I know Kathy!!!! She came to a workshop when I first started with SU 11 years ago. She asked if she could come learn how to use all her stamps!!! I said, "why stamp if you can draw as well as you can?????" It is so fun to see her--She can bake, cook, draw, sew, play piano/organ, I'm not sure there is anything she can't do. I'm sure you had a great time learning from a master!!!
Okay...I made these to take to my party the other night but they got all eaten up before I got out the door! LOL! My family LOVED them!
I am new to your blog and find myself visiting it every couple of days to see what you are doing. I really enjoy your vidoes and now your food. You've inspired me to get into my stamping even more.
DeAnn Tucker
I just found your card site ,and i enjoy watching you make cards, i have already learned a few things. Thanks Ginny
My 3 1/2 year old daughter (who is also a big fan of your videos!) and I made the breadsticks tonight. YUMMY! If we can wait that long, we're going to make them again for the super bowl. Thanks for sharing!
whats up
Kristina, these bread sticks are in the oven as we speak! they look so yummy, im way excited!!!! thanks for sharing!