Poppy-Seed Breadsticks

From EatingWell: November 1997 — Subscribe Now!

Sprinkle whole-wheat pizza dough with poppy seeds for breadsticks in a flash.

About 18 breadsticks

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

8 ounces whole-wheat pizza dough
1 large egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°F. Roll pizza dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle roughly 18 by 6 inches. Cut crosswise into 1-inch strips. Twist each strip gently and arrange on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Blend egg white and water with a fork; brush lightly over breadsticks. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Bake until browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Serve the same day.

Nutrition

Per breadstick: 51 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 9 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 110 mg sodium; 47 mg potassium.

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1/2 starch