Snake Breadsticks
Crisp sesame snake breadsticks are a playful savory snack shaped by hand and baked until golden.
Servings: 16
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Prep: 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour 2 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes or to taste
- 3/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 5 tablespoons ice-cold water plus 1/2 teaspoon if needed
- as needed black sesame seeds for eyes
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment.
- Whisk flour, white sesame seeds, baking powder, red pepper flakes, and salt.
- Rub in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand. Mix in the ice-cold water to form a firm, smooth dough.
- Divide into 16 pieces and roll each into a 12- to 13-inch rope.
- Flatten one end for the head, add two black sesame eyes, taper the tail, and curve each snake on the pan.
- Bake 25 to 32 minutes, rotating halfway, until golden. Cool completely before serving.