Black Pepper Sticks
- 2 cups flour
- 1 (2 1/4 teaspoon) envelope yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon coarsely cracked pepper (depending on taste)
- 3/4 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus additional olive oil for oiling bowl and pans)
- Combine 2 cups flour, yeast, salt and pepper in food processor using the steel knife and on/off turns. With machine running pour in 3/4 cup water and 1 tablespoon oil through the feed tube and process until dough clings to slide of workbowl. If the dough is too sticky add extra flour one tablespoon at a time, if too dry add more water one tablespoon at a time until it is right consistency.
- Continue processing dough for 40 seconds until dough is smooth and elastic.
- Knead on floured board for 1 minute.
- Transfer dough to oiled bowl, turning to cover all surfaces. Cover and let dough rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450-degrees F.
- Coast baking sheet with olive oil.
- Roll small pieces (about the size of a walnut) into 10-inch sticks. Arrange on baking sheet, spacing one inch apart.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until brown.
flour, yeast, salt, pepper, hot water, olive oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-pepper-sticks-128486 (may not work)