Breadsticks Wrapped in Prosciutto
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 24 paper-thin slices prosciutto di Parma
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In the bowl of a food processor pulse flour, salt and baking powder to combine.
- Add the shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
- With machine running, gradually add between 1/2 and 3/4 cup ice water until the dough comes together, about 1 minute.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface.
- Form into a smooth rectangle, about 4 by 6 inches, with your fingers.
- Then roll out the dough into an 8 by 10-inch sheet, 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut dough lengthwise into 1/4-inchwide strips.
- Using your hands, gently roll each strip back and forth into 16-inch long sticks.
- For the twisted version, grab each end of the dough strip with your fingers and carefully stretch and twist the strip in opposite directions.
- Arrange sticks on 2 baking sheets, side by side but not touching.
- Lightly brush with olive oil.
- Press ends onto the baking sheet to keep the sticks straight while they bake.
- Bake until firm and cooked through, 14 to 18 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Wrap a slice of prosciutto around each breadstick.
- Arrange on a platter and serve.
flour, kosher salt, baking powder, vegetable shortening, olive oil, paper
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/breadsticks-wrapped-in-prosciutto-recipe.html (may not work)