Savory bread strips

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1packActive dry yeast
teaspoonSugar; divided
½cupWarm water
3tablespoonsOlive oil
2tablespoonsDried minced onion
2teaspoonsDried basil
1teaspoonDried oregano
1teaspoonRubbed sage
1teaspoonGarlic powder
½cupCold water
3cupsAll-purpose flour
Topping
cupFully cooked ham; chopped
1cupParmesan cheese; shredded
½cupRipe olives; chopped
½cupOnion; chopped
½cupFresh parsley; minced
¼cupOlive oil
2Cloves garlic; minced

Directions

Dissolve yeast and ½ teaspoon sugar in warm water; set aside. In a saucepan, combine oil, onion, basil, oregano, sage and garlic powder; cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Rmove from the heat; stir in cold water. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and remaining sugar. Stir in oil and yeast mixtures. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead for 3 minutes. Place dough on a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Cover and let stand for 15 minutes. Pat dough evenly into pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over dough. Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until well browned.

Cut into 2x1 inch strips. Yield: 6 dozen Recipe by: Mary Nichols-Taste of Home-Oct/Nov 1997 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.