Italian Cheese Twists

SERVINGS 12
CATEGORY Breads
METHOD Baked
PREP 15 min.
COOK 10 min.
TOTAL 25 min.

1 loaf (1 pound) bread dough (try your favorite roll recipe)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and marjoram
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds and/or grated Parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-in. square. Combine butter and seasonings; spread over dough. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Fold dough into thirds. Cut crosswise into 24 strips, 1/2 in. each. Twist each strip twice; pinch ends to seal. Place 2 in. apart on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 30 minutes. In a small bowl, beat egg and water; brush over the twists. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and/or Parmesan cheese. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. Yield: 2 dozen.

~Lizzy~