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Pesto Breadsticks

These tasty pesto breadsticks make fabulously moreish appetisers using our Filippo Berio Classic Pesto, served with dips or a selection of antipasti. Alternatively, why not make mini breadsticks for an elegant dinner party canapé?

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 15-20 mins
10 people

Used in this recipe

Ingredients

500g ciabatta bread mix
350ml water
2 tbsp Filippo Berio Olive Oil
4 tbsp Filippo Berio Classic Pesto or Filippo Berio Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
3 tbsp fresh Parmesan cheese, grated

Method

Empty the bread mix into a bowl and add the water. Mix to a soft dough. Tip onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is springy.
Put into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film and leave for 5 minutes. Tip the dough back onto the surface and roll out to a large rectangle. Spread over either of the pesto leaving 2cm border. Sprinkle over the Parmesan cheese.
Fold the dough in half along the long side. Press together and seal with a rolling pin. Cut into 2cm slices. Place the slices 2cm apart on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Twisting each pastry strip as you lay onto the baking sheet.
Brush the pastry with olive oil and cover lightly with cling film or a clean cloth. Bake the bread sticks for 20 to 30 minutes until golden. Remove and serve with drinks or as an accompaniment.

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